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DU53 UJX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,838 mi
Last recorded51,838 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UJX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,838 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered by black seal

Fail 4 Feb 2021 51,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered by black seal

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,113 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 48,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear passengers door damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear trailing arm assembly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,463 miles

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank damp ok at time off test

rear brakes noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,812 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,195 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s door mirror glass held in by tape

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,761 miles

n/s door mirror glass held in by tape

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,500 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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DU53 UJX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU53 UJX, 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 DU53 UJX registered?

DU53 UJX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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