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WF53 FGO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,303 mi
Last recorded45,303 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FGO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 45,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 44,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 42,992 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 42,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,873 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))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 41,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 39,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,177 miles

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

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

Rear mounting perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,394 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 35,370 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 35,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,307 miles

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

body damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,307 miles

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

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

body damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,781 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 24,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes very rough recommend investigation

Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

corrosion nearside inner body sill

corrosion nearside outer body sill panel

corrosion offside inner body sill

corrosion offside outer body sill panel

residue on the fuel tank no visable leak found on test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,724 miles

minor leak on exhaust system

residue on fuel tank no visable leak found on test

Fail 20 Jan 2014 22,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

minor leak on exhaust system

offside rear seat folded forward at time of test seatbelts for this seat not tested

residue on fuel tank no visable leak found on test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,807 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,460 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,840 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 9,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WF53 FGO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF53 FGO, 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 WF53 FGO registered?

WF53 FGO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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