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FY03 EAX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,709 mi
Last recorded42,709 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,709 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 42,709 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 39,971 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 39,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 37,144 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2017 37,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2016 33,386 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 33,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 29,841 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 26,737 miles

engine diagnostic light on

Fail 30 Apr 2014 26,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,574 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 19,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,235 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 17,512 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,013 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,402 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,774 miles

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,904 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 10,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot loosing grease

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,088 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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FY03 EAX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 EAX, 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 FY03 EAX registered?

FY03 EAX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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