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EF53 EHL

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,370 mi
Last recorded12,370 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EHL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 12,370 miles

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

Fuel tank has fuel residue on tank

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2024 12,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 11,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 10,431 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 8,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 8,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 7,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 7,529 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 7,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 7,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 7,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,033 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 7,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 6,576 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 6,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 5,977 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 5,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 4,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 4,135 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 3,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 2,671 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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EF53 EHL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF53 EHL, 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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What year was EF53 EHL registered?

EF53 EHL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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