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YJ03 JTU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 JTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 83,020 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,904 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 44,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,135 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,321 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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YJ03 JTU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ03 JTU, 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 YJ03 JTU registered?

YJ03 JTU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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