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PJ03 OXA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OXA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 71,908 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,507 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,075 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,095 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 70,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,658 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 67,658 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,337 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 66,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 54,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,166 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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PJ03 OXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ03 OXA, 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 PJ03 OXA registered?

PJ03 OXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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