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PJ53 DJV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

41,588 mi
Last recorded41,588 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DJV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2019 41,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Middle exhaust section baffles loose.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,867 miles

engine oil low.

Fail 22 Sep 2018 37,853 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust centre silencer is rattling.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

engine oil low.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,611 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,461 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 32,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,472 miles

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

Offside Front age cracks on sidewall

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front age cracks on sidewall

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 30,421 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,265 miles

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 23 Sep 2013 29,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,042 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,042 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 25,678 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,131 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,294 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 DJV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DJV, 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 DJV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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