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HF53 HZN

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HZN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,961 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 62,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 52,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,111 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

slight noise from a front constant velocity joint

Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,107 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cover missing

slight noise from a front constant velocity joint

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,905 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,905 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,945 miles

front discs in poor condition -corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,096 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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HF53 HZN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF53 HZN, 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 HF53 HZN registered?

HF53 HZN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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