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FG53 OAD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OAD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,146 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,114 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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FG53 OAD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 OAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG53 OAD registered?

FG53 OAD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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