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HF53 HZY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,785 mi
Last recorded44,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HZY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,952 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 41,952 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 39,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,903 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 27,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 27,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,005 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,002 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 17,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 17,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

REAR BRAKE NOISE

Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,776 miles

REAR BRAKE NOISE

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,254 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 17,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,987 miles

n/s/f c.v joint clicking

Fail 19 Aug 2009 14,987 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f c.v joint clicking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,804 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 12,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,396 miles

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

drivers interior sun visor will not stay in the up position

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 7,583 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 HZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

HF53 HZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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