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DN53 BRX

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BRX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,393 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice eml on dash handbrake will need checking & adjusting

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,693 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 57,229 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,380 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,738 miles

minor chips to windscreen

new front bottom arm fitted n/s

rear tyres showing signs of age and feathered ok at time of test

surface corrosion to front discs ok at time of test

underside of vehicle covered in mud tested as presented

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,679 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 21,647 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DN53 BRX is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN53 BRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN53 BRX registered?

DN53 BRX is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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