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PJ53 DJF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DJF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 49,400 miles

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

Nearside sun visor loose

under car under sealed

Fail 15 Dec 2025 49,400 miles

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

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

Nearside sun visor loose

under car under sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,361 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,356 miles

Nearside sun visor will not hold up

Fail 13 May 2022 49,197 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside sun visor not holding up

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

nearside sun visor not holding up

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,118 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,476 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 42,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,067 miles

Offside sun visor adjustment weak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,535 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,536 miles

eml light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,210 miles

eml worning light on

engine oil high

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,577 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,189 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,125 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,346 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,372 miles

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

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 DJF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver 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 DJF, 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 PJ53 DJF registered?

PJ53 DJF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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