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AU53 ZWJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZWJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 93,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,314 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel staining between fuel tank and rubber fuel pipe

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside and nearside rear bump stops detached

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,060 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Mil, light on

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

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

Mil, light on

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front wheel bearing unable to check due to brake bind

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,745 miles

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

engine check light on

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

near side front and off side front wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand

off side front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

off side wiper split but clears screen

Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,745 miles

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

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

engine check light on

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

near side front and off side front wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand

off side front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

off side wiper split but clears screen

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,501 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,895 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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AU53 ZWJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU53 ZWJ, 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 AU53 ZWJ registered?

AU53 ZWJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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