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PJ53 DJE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DJE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 94,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 94,446 miles

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

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

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

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 94,283 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and upper body have been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear axle, fuel/brake pipes, and some underbody have been sprayed black

inner engine bay corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,784 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

inner engine bay body corrosion

rear axle and axle bushes corroded

underbody corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2023 89,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to upper spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

inner engine bay body corrosion

rear axle and axle bushes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2022 84,286 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

underbody seal used

Fail 22 Oct 2022 84,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

underbody seal used

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion evident (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 82,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired where rear flexi brake pipe is mounted, close to rear axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe under nearside footwell leaking. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe failed during BRR test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi brake hose leaking around feral where it joins caliper. suspension. (driveshaft and hub is contaminated with brake fluid.) (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,524 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 75,855 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s n/s sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,425 miles

advise n/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting low tread

Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,422 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise n/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting low tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,128 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,128 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,813 miles

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

o/s and n/s front discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,203 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 43,203 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,472 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 DJE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PJ53 DJE, 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 DJE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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