CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF53 WGJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 70,804 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 68,468 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,847 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 64,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 62,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 58,780 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2019 58,780 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,909 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 54,909 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,800 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,977 miles

Engine management light stays on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,339 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 16,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,994 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,094 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 12,509 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,373 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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF53 WGJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF53 WGJ, 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

How do I check the history of RF53 WGJ?

You can check the full history of RF53 WGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF53 WGJ registered?

RF53 WGJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is RF53 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 WGJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF53 WGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF53 WGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.