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MW03 GZB

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,139 mi
Last recorded42,139 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GZB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,139 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml showing

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/f inner cv gaiter weeping

slight front brake judder

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,139 miles

eml showing

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/f inner cv gaiter weeping

slight front brake judder

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,193 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

eml showing

exhaust has minor leak

o/s/f drive shaft weeping

o/s/f windscreen wiper slightly streaky

Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,193 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

eml showing

exhaust has minor leak

o/s/f drive shaft weeping

o/s/f windscreen wiper slightly streaky

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,730 miles

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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

passenger wiper slightly smeering windscreen

Pass 18 May 2007 19,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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MW03 GZB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MW03 GZB, 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 MW03 GZB registered?

MW03 GZB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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