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GJ03 HHW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,422 mi
Last recorded31,422 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HHW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2020 31,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 27,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 21,911 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes grabbing slightly during imbalance check (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 21,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear box rubber broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes grabbing slightly during imbalance check (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 18,483 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 18,483 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 17,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 17,079 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside front bumper loose

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 7,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,425 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 4,397 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 3,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,102 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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GJ03 HHW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ03 HHW, 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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GJ03 HHW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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