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GJ53 VXF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,356 mi
Last recorded86,356 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VXF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 86,356 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 82,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,255 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

drivers visor drops

Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,254 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in treads

drivers visor drops

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,060 miles

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

nearside front wiper

offside front visor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,350 miles

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

brake fluid level low

nearside front constant velocity joint noisy when driven on full lock

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,862 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,862 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,136 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,897 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 VXF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

GJ53 VXF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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