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GU53 MTJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MTJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 93,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,292 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes from filler neck to tank ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes from filler neck to tank ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,667 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck to tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck to tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,987 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside sun visor secured in the upright position with tape

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,429 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,156 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,156 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger wiper blade has started to split

Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Passenger wiper blade has started to split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,305 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,357 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,050 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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

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GU53 MTJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GU53 MTJ, 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 GU53 MTJ registered?

GU53 MTJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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