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FG53 OAM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 104,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 101,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Brake Discs worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg/body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor will not stay in the up position (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Brake Discs worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,967 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,036 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 48,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,743 miles

n/s/f wiper blade poor

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 OAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

FG53 OAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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