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GF03 YSL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,278 mi
Last recorded112,278 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 YSL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,278 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 112,235 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)

both headlamp lenses tarnished

wiper blades near end of serviceable life

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,175 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,845 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,718 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 91,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 58,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,627 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,256 miles

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

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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GF03 YSL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold 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 GF03 YSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF03 YSL registered?

GF03 YSL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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