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HF53 HZW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HZW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 48,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,530 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 41,526 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,581 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 34,581 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,529 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 31,529 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Unable to carry out exhaust emission test due to major exhaust gas leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before rear back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 29,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before rear back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,551 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 27,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,752 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 24,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,927 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,446 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 20,446 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,088 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 15,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,951 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 HZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

HF53 HZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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