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WG03 TCY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 TCY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,147 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 113,338 miles

damage to nearside screen outside swept area

Pass 11 Jul 2015 105,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to windscreen out side swept

nearside/offside front tyres close to 2mm

Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,640 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to screen outside swept area

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 14 Jul 2012 76,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,733 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 16 Jul 2011 70,720 miles

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,569 miles

front discs slightly worn

windsreen cracked outside of prescribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,568 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

windsreen cracked outside of prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,179 miles

osf outer brake pad getting low.

slight corrosion on inner disc face edge

Fail 11 Jul 2006 30,179 miles

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

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

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

clicking sound from drive shafts when driving in but no excessive play.

nsf tyre worn to 2mm

nsr tyre worn on outer edge,nailed and worn to 2mm.

osf outer brake pad getting low.

slight corrosion on inner disc face edge

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 TCY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

WG03 TCY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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