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ST53 EHZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 EHZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 69,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2016 65,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,749 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,408 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 38,408 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 3 Nov 2011 30,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,572 miles

Front Brake Discs corroded and have very slight bind.

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

replace o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 12,458 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,792 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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ST53 EHZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue 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 ST53 EHZ, 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 ST53 EHZ registered?

ST53 EHZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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