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NG03 FCN

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,168 mi
Last recorded91,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 FCN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,034 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 87,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement fuel filler pipe corroded (7.2.4b)

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

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

brake pipes heavily greased

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 82,908 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure filler neck disintegrated (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, inner & outer sills badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 80,085 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 May 2015 76,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 72,489 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 68,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front outer edge wearing

offside and nearside front brake pipes greased

Pass 15 May 2012 63,631 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2012 63,631 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2011 58,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake pipes greased

fuel filter neck corroded

play n/s inner rack

Pass 24 May 2010 52,881 miles

two rear axle bush split

Fail 21 May 2010 52,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

two rear axle bush split

Pass 26 May 2009 46,627 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 46,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 39,668 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 39,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2006 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NG03 FCN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NG03 FCN, 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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NG03 FCN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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