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OU53 HPX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,190 mi
Last recorded81,190 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HPX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 81,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,128 miles

off side rear slight cracking on walls

Fail 5 Nov 2010 59,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,749 miles

NOISE ON O/S/R FOOT BRAKE NO FAULT FOUND

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OU53 HPX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OU53 HPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 HPX registered?

OU53 HPX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is OU53 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 HPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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