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GU53 ZRF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,818 mi
Last recorded71,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ZRF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 71,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 51,218 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

STAINAGE AROUND FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE

Fail 19 Dec 2020 51,202 miles

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,637 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,539 miles

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD BECOMING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,974 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 42,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 38,871 miles

GREASE AROUND INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITERS

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 31 Dec 2016 38,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

GREASE AROUND INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITERS

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,179 miles

BOTH REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW AND PERISHING

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,141 miles

both rear tyres have slight perishing and becoming low

grease around both front inner driveshaft gaiters

n/s front tyre perishing and outer edge becoming low

o/s front tyre has slight perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 25,376 miles

N/S REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

SLIGHT GREASE AROUND N/S FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER

Pass 17 Oct 2013 25,376 miles

N/S REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

SLIGHT GREASE AROUND N/S FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,672 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING

Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,978 miles

N/S FRONT INNER C/V GAITER HAS VERY SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 20 Oct 2011 15,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S FRONT INNER C/V GAITER HAS VERY SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 3 Nov 2010 11,198 miles

both front tyre edges very low ,,,,,early rectification advised

front pipe exhaust section corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2010 11,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre edges very low ,,,,,early rectification advised

front pipe exhaust section corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 4,445 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 3,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 3,124 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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GU53 ZRF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 ZRF registered?

GU53 ZRF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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