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PF53 AXG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,096 mi
Last recorded49,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 AXG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,096 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,476 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,538 miles

o/s/r chassis treated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 44,519 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake caliper bolt-pin (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 42,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,646 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,205 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 33,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,975 miles

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

O*S*F* SUN VISOR TAPED UP

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

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

advise tracking chaque

back wiper split

Fail 1 Oct 2012 28,975 miles

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

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

O*S*F* SUN VISOR TAPED UP

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

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

advise tracking chaque

back wiper split

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,594 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 24,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,536 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 12,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 12,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,931 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 9,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,889 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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PF53 AXG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF53 AXG, 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 PF53 AXG registered?

PF53 AXG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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