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FG53 OAL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,590 mi
Last recorded46,590 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OAL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 46,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,833 miles

Central Front Outer greese leaking from cv boot

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

beam image poor from both headlamps

Fail 10 Oct 2024 45,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer greese leaking from cv boot

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

beam image poor from both headlamps

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,689 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis in area of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 41,858 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 41,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,985 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 37,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,503 miles

nearside front outer cv boot split

play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,309 miles

Offside Front Lower play in ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,046 miles

Play in offside lower ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,713 miles

judder from rear brakes

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,649 miles

greese leaking from nearside outer cv boot

play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight judder from rear brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 22,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,880 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 17,876 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,967 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,137 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 OAL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

FG53 OAL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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