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HW03 FFG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,705 mi
Last recorded80,705 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FFG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 80,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,048 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,048 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,704 miles

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

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Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle nearside and offside bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,410 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre's cracking and splitting advise for replacement.

nearside front tyre uneven tread wear.

offside front tyre starting to crack and split.

rear axle bush's nearside/offside splitting aparting, but no exssive movement.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,283 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,772 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,585 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,585 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,620 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

front pads low

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,355 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,819 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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HW03 FFG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HW03 FFG, 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 HW03 FFG registered?

HW03 FFG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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