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NG03 FCZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 FCZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,123 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend/drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,258 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2014 59,258 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,258 miles

4 x tyres cracking on treads.

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)

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.A.5b}

Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,258 miles

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

4 x tyres cracking on treads.

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)

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

o/s/f wiper splitting on edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,416 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,415 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly worped .

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,924 miles

offside sun visor

rear wiper rubber defective

Fail 17 Nov 2011 45,924 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside sun visor

rear wiper rubber defective

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise rear brake check

Fail 17 Nov 2010 41,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise rear brake check

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 FCZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG03 FCZ, 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 FCZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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