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HW53 FZC

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,181 mi
Last recorded98,181 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FZC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner cv boot slight weep grease

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,032 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower ball joints slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot has slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,482 miles

Front inner suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner cv boot weeping grease

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coated in underseal , spring mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated/perished BOTH SIDES

Nearside Inner cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes perished/deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Spring mounting areas BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,331 miles

Auxiliary belts perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting areas BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,816 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,943 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 92,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,158 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 86,914 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,845 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,714 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,387 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,835 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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HW53 FZC is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,481 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 HW53 FZC, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW53 FZC registered?

HW53 FZC is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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