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MX53 YDM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,619 mi
Last recorded57,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 YDM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pads not clearly visible

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under body corroded including rear chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 49,156 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 49,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 46,596 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,052 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 44,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,304 miles

advise engine mil light on dash

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,304 miles

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

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

advise engine mil light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,247 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,674 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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MX53 YDM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX53 YDM, 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 MX53 YDM registered?

MX53 YDM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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