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WF03 WUW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,059 mi
Last recorded54,059 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 WUW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 53,930 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 42,704 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 42,693 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 40,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,501 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 36,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 32,149 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 28,004 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,727 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,624 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 22,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 21,958 miles

Centre stop light is not working

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

Pass 22 May 2014 21,958 miles

Centre stop light is not working

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,206 miles

OSR Tyre is cracking

Pass 22 May 2012 20,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,927 miles

offside rear tyre has excessive cracking on outer wall

Pass 11 May 2010 17,851 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 17,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 17,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 16,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,503 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)

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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WF03 WUW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WF03 WUW, 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

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What year was WF03 WUW registered?

WF03 WUW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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