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SH03 OJF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,330 mi
Last recorded52,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 OJF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 52,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner slight seep of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion around remaining prescribed areas but not considered excessive

corrosion on rear axle and front subframe but not considered excessive

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

slight sweat of possible fuel at fuel filler pipe on fuel tank

suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,231 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 37,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,575 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 23,185 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 23,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,095 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,325 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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SH03 OJF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH03 OJF, 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 SH03 OJF registered?

SH03 OJF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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