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RJ53 FUP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,551 mi
Last recorded153,551 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FUP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 153,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near axle fixing point(as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail (as marked) (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near axle fixing point (as marked) (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in both rear axle mount bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2016 148,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 148,722 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,360 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 143,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bad connection (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 136,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight wear in bth rear axle mount bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 128,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,897 miles

long travel on foot brake

Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,436 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,932 miles

both fron t brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,054 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 FUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FUP, 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 RJ53 FUP registered?

RJ53 FUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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