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AF53 WMT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WMT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner sills rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,750 miles

AC drive belt loose

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear / front top suspension turrets corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively uneven 22% (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge and getting close to wear indicators

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in lower suspension ball joint / gaiter perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear lower sills /sill drop plates ,inner sills and sill end plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside rear chassis rails repaired and corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroding / staining on fuel tank

general corrosion suspension components / rear beam axle and shock absorber bushes deteriorating

nearside door mirror secured/covered with tape

rear brake application and release uneven 23%

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,761 miles

Both front suspension turrets corroding

Both rear chassis rails have been repaired

Coil spring corroded Both rear and O/S/F. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipes corroding

N/S door mirror secured with tape

N/S track rod end and N/S/F lower ball joint gaiters perishing

N/S/R steel brake pipe corroding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to wear indicators and perishing slightly.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle mount bushes deteriorating

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Sign of corrosion O/S/F subframe mount

Sign of corrosion both rear inner sills

Slight corrosion sill lips

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 118,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front suspension turrets corroding

Both rear chassis rails have been repaired

Coil spring corroded Both rear and O/S/F. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipes corroding

N/S door mirror secured with tape

N/S track rod end and N/S/F lower ball joint gaiters perishing

N/S/R steel brake pipe corroding slightly

Nearside Front inner CV gaiter weeping grease.

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to wear indicators and perishing slightly.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle mount bushes deteriorating

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Sign of corrosion O/S/F subframe mount

Sign of corrosion both rear inner sills

Slight corrosion sill lips

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,757 miles

Both rear chassis rail have been repaired

Engine management lamp on

Fuel filler neck pipes corroding

N/S Door mirror secured with tape

N/S/F inner CV boot weeping grease

Rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorating

Sign of corrosion O/S/R sill drop plate

Sign of corrosion both front lower suspension arms-- bushes deteriorating.

Slight play in N/S steering rack tie-rod joint

Slight play in N/S/F lower suspension ball joint-- gaiter deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 112,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel filler neck pipes corroding

N/S Door mirror secured with tape

N/S/F brake binding

N/S/F inner CV boot weeping grease

Both rear chassis rail have been repaired

Engine management lamp on

N/S/F tyre worn close to wear indicators

Rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorating

Sign of corrosion O/S/R sill drop plate

Sign of corrosion both front lower suspension arms-- bushes deteriorating.

Slight play in N/S steering rack tie-rod joint

Slight play in N/S/F lower suspension ball joint-- gaiter deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,297 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr and nsr (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroding

general under body corrosion/general corrosion suspension components

ns mirror damaged/covered with tape

nsf brake binding slightly/application and release 22%

rear beam axle mount bushes perishing

slight play in steering rack inner joints/front lower suspension ball joints

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 7 Oct 2016 106,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr and nsr (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroding

general under body corrosion/general corrosion suspension components

ns mirror damaged/covered with tape

nsf brake binding recommend attention

os front to rear brake pipe corroded recommend replacement

rear beam axle mount bushes perishing

rear exhaust mount splitting recommend replacement

slight play in steering rack inner joints/front lower suspension ball joints

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,803 miles

Fuel Filler Neck Pipes Corroding

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

Rear Axle Mount Bushes Deteriorating

Sign Of Corrosion O/S Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe

Sign Of General Corrosion Suspension Components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 100,801 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Filler Neck Pipes Corroding

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

Rear Axle Mount Bushes Deteriorating

Sign Of Corrosion O/S Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe

Sign Of General Corrosion Suspension Components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brakes uneven 30%

signs of corrosion by rear suspension mounts

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,891 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Fuel Filler Neck

Stone-Chips In Windscreen Zone A

Underbody Soiled

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,413 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit

Engine Management Warning Lamp On

Exhaust Corroding--Tail Pipe In Poor Condition

Fuel Filler Neck Pipes Corroding

Rear Axle Beam Mount Bushes Perishing

Slight Noise From N/S/R Wheel Bearing

Stone-chips In Windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorated.

exhaust & mounts corroding.

front brake discs corroded.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

genral corrosion front & rear suspension components.

rear brake balance poor / erratic readings.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake balance poor,ns efficency lower

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,658 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arms Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Both Rear Tyres Worn Close To Legal Limit

Front Brake Discs Worn & Pitted

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Stone-Chips In Windscreen--Recommend Attention

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF53 WMT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF53 WMT, 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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AF53 WMT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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