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FV03 ELJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,650 mi
Last recorded108,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ELJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam bushes corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 108,650 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam bushes corroded

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 108,293 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested very high on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

welding repair rear chassis

Fail 29 Nov 2017 104,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Chassis welding repair

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,620 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,630 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,056 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,419 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,321 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,316 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,365 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,369 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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FV03 ELJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV03 ELJ, 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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FV03 ELJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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