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AJ53 WMC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,657 mi
Last recorded53,657 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WMC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 53,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,067 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 47,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 43,810 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 43,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 40,851 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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 2 Feb 2021 38,141 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 38,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,398 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,398 miles

Engine malfunction light is on

Front Lower Suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill heavily corroded

Rear Axle bushes are perished

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,954 miles

Front eml light on constantly

Front tyres cracking and perishing both sides

Rear tyres cracking and perishing both sides

Rear wiper split

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 31,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front eml light on constantly

Front tyres cracking and perishing both sides

Rear tyres cracking and perishing both sides

Rear wiper split

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,053 miles

mil light on dash

Fail 6 Feb 2017 31,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes in poor condition

mil light on dash

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,055 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2014 26,732 miles

mil light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 23,773 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,602 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

o/s wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,896 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 8,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 8,564 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 7,305 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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AJ53 WMC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AJ53 WMC, 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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AJ53 WMC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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