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RF03 BGV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,513 mi
Last recorded105,513 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BGV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 26 Nov 2019 96,497 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,022 miles

29% imbalance to front brakes

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

wear to both rear beam axle bushes

Fail 21 Nov 2018 84,818 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust tail pipe not attached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

36% imbalance on front brakes

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wear to both rear beam axle bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,612 miles

n/s o/s front lower swival joints slight play

n/s o/s front lower wishbone rear bushes perrishing

n/s o/s rear back axel front bushes perrishing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s front lower swival joints slight play

n/s o/s front lower wishbone rear bushes perrishing

n/s o/s rear back axel front bushes perrishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,403 miles

Both rear tyres slightly age cracking and worn on edge

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 57,403 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 155/65/13 T (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres slightly age cracking and worn on edge

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,495 miles

n/s cv joint noisey silghtly

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,487 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/r sill corroded and damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,476 miles

front shocks damp, rear tyres wearing outter egdes.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 11,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RF03 BGV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF03 BGV, 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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RF03 BGV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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