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PF53 AXM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,585 mi
Last recorded109,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 AXM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 109,585 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 107,525 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,241 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 98,241 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 92,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to spring seat (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshener on mirror (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,943 miles

Engine light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Near side wing mirror cover missing

Off side wing mirror cover missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,069 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Near side front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Off side front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 26 Jan 2016 88,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Near side front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Off side front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,286 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,416 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,820 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 74,816 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,408 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

front disc pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,081 miles

backbox corroded and blowing slightly

both wipers split slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,394 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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PF53 AXM 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 66.7%.

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 PF53 AXM, 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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PF53 AXM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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