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AO53 RJZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RJZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 46,104 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged/loose. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 37,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking/perishing to tread tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 37,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in centre of blade rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking/perishing to tread tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 31 May 2023 31,180 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 30,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,607 miles

both front driveshafts noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,320 miles

all brake pipes greased

both rear axle bushes perished and slight bsplit

Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both rear axle bushes perished

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,329 miles

all brake pipes greased

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,744 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,922 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,904 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

filler neck misted near petrol tank but not wet or dripping

front c.v slightly noisey

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,393 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,390 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,679 miles

Both front tyres perished and aged

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Rear brakes slightly noisy in opperation

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,643 miles

Front brake discs rusted on edges of inner friction surfaces

Rear brakes noisy in opperation

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight windscreen damage within swept area

Fail 1 Oct 2009 16,643 miles

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

Front brake discs rusted on edges of inner friction surfaces

Rear brakes noisy in opperation

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight windscreen damage within swept area

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,291 miles

Front brake discs rusted on inner friction surfaces

Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs rusted on inner friction surfaces

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear brakes noisy in opperation

Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,544 miles

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

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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AO53 RJZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AO53 RJZ, 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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AO53 RJZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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