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GJ53 DXH

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,085 mi
Last recorded37,085 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 DXH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 37,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,110 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 20,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure calliper (3.6.I.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,535 miles

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

offside front brake binding very slghtly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 22 Jan 2013 11,485 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 11,475 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 5,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 5,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 4,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 3,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 3,493 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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GJ53 DXH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

GJ53 DXH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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