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NU53 CJZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 CJZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,282 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

some corrosion on rear legs and floor pans

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,282 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some corrosion on rear legs and floor pans

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,642 miles

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

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

slight wear on front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corosion on exhaust

Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,219 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,964 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 54,964 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,137 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 42,136 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,279 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 25,279 miles

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

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

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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NU53 CJZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU53 CJZ, 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 NU53 CJZ registered?

NU53 CJZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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