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GY53 OUJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,822 mi
Last recorded49,822 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OUJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 49,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,075 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper blades split

Fail 25 Mar 2014 30,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,097 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 19,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,278 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,267 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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GY53 OUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY53 OUJ, 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 GY53 OUJ registered?

GY53 OUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GY53 OUJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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