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AF53 WMU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WMU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 61,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 61,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody slightly corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter ieaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 48,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,567 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor not staying in up postion (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,376 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 36,376 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 31,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,138 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and heavily on edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,397 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,301 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,737 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,537 miles

slight fluid leak from near-side rear shock absorber.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,475 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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AF53 WMU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF53 WMU, 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 AF53 WMU registered?

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

Is AF53 WMU safe to buy?

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