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YX03 YFG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YFG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 47,251 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 47,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,285 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 3 mill (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 44,031 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 43,983 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)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2016 42,855 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 May 2016 42,855 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2015 41,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 41,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 39,207 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wheels slight binding x2

rear brakes noisy underload (possible excess dust)

Pass 12 May 2014 39,207 miles

both front wheels slight binding x2

rear brakes noisy underload (possible excess dust)

Pass 16 May 2013 36,921 miles

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

front brakes binding

rear brakes noisy

rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 10 May 2013 36,890 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front brakes binding

rear brakes noisy

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 8 May 2012 34,239 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F RACK END

rear axle bushes seperating {BORDERLINE}

Pass 9 May 2011 31,262 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 28,373 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 28,373 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 11 May 2009 24,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,328 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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YX03 YFG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX03 YFG, 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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YX03 YFG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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