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WG03 TCV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,681 mi
Last recorded123,681 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 TCV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 123,681 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 123,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,498 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 118,498 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 28 Apr 2015 112,035 miles

Slight play in front suspension

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Slight play in front suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 100,942 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,581 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 88,486 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,486 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,735 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 81,735 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake disc inner faces badly pitted.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 74,504 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,504 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted.

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 64,086 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,086 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 55,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,559 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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WG03 TCV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WG03 TCV, 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 WG03 TCV registered?

WG03 TCV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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