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RJ53 FUO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,781 mi
Last recorded22,781 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FUO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 22,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil filter leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2021 22,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2020 22,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 22,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 21,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 19,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 19,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 27 Sep 2017 18,833 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished and in general poor condition(replacement recommended)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,187 miles

offside rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,428 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 15,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,690 miles

rear exhaust repaired

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,496 miles

repairs to exhaust

slight noise when driving on full lock (suspect drive shaft joint)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,238 miles

repairs to centre exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,121 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,103 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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RJ53 FUO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ53 FUO, 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 RJ53 FUO registered?

RJ53 FUO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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