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NG53 FSU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FSU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,342 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sump corroded and leaking.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 68,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,619 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 53,619 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,335 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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NG53 FSU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NG53 FSU, 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 NG53 FSU registered?

NG53 FSU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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