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DF53 OTH

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,845 mi
Last recorded53,845 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OTH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,845 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 52,046 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 51,998 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,946 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 50,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired various places around o/s/r spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension arm anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 41,511 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension arm anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension arm anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,947 miles

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

Corrosion under body

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 28,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,380 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,808 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 23,808 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,435 miles

o/s/r beam axle bush slightly split

Fail 26 Jan 2010 13,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r beam axle bush slightly split

Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 6,836 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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DF53 OTH is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,481 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 DF53 OTH, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF53 OTH is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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