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YB03 EUJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 EUJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

off side front backing plate missing

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes are corroded

rear shock absorber corroded

vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 73,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front subframe has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

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

fuel filler steel pipes are corroded, but have no leaks

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 May 2018 73,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front subframe has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler steel pipes are corroded, but have no leaks

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 73,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filler steel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 May 2016 72,694 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,221 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 71,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 68,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,722 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,920 miles

nearside front brake disc corroding at edges

offside front brake disc corroding at edges

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,111 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB03 EUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB03 EUJ, 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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YB03 EUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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