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GJ53 DXE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,655 mi
Last recorded57,655 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 DXE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 57,655 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,883 miles

Headlamps poor pattern (both

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,078 miles

Nearside Rear noise from brakes when applied

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear noise from brakes when applied

both front headlights starting to fade

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,901 miles

fuel staining around fuel tank pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,964 miles

Alternator belt worn and splitting.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 42,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Alternator belt worn and splitting.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,755 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 40,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,802 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,779 miles

Both front discs inner faces slightly pitted

Both front wiper blades have started to split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,802 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 16,800 miles

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

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

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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GJ53 DXE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ53 DXE, 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 GJ53 DXE registered?

GJ53 DXE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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