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HW54 ACF

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,942 mi
Last recorded28,942 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 ACF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 28,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe holed and corroded, emissions unaffected. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 28,942 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe holed and corroded, emissions unaffected. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall split and runflat damage, no cords seen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 21,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 21,437 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 20,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 20,219 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 18,937 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 18,084 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 18,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 17,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 15,543 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 14,354 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 14,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

wipers split

Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,799 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,325 miles

both rear tyres perrishing no cords exposed

Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,930 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,232 miles

Near side rear tyre has cracks and deteriation from run flat damage

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,833 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 5,777 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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HW54 ACF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HW54 ACF, 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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HW54 ACF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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