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PJ53 DJD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DJD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,612 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 58,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced located top of Offside rear coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front CV boot perished

Nearside & offside rear axle front bushes perished / cracking, not resulting into Play

Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 54,828 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension mounting prescribed area corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both side axle bush slightly detreated

Fail 15 Jan 2021 50,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both side axle bush slightly detreated

Pass 4 Jan 2020 46,370 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,058 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 39,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 38,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,893 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light stays on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 24,613 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,561 miles

advise front brake discs corroded on inners

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,442 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,511 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 15,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 10,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,071 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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PJ53 DJD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 PJ53 DJD, 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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PJ53 DJD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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