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RF03 BGY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,759 mi
Last recorded125,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BGY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,759 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,209 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 120,209 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,791 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 77,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

clutch noise

front pads and discs worn to limit (offside inner)

managment light on

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,702 miles

front pads low discs rust

front tyres 2mm inner edge

managment light on

smokes (burning oil)

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jun 2008 67,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads low discs rust

front tyres 2mm inner edge

managment light on

smokes (burning oil)

wipers poor

Pass 30 May 2007 55,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,491 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BGY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF03 BGY registered?

RF03 BGY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is RF03 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 BGY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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