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WF53 FGZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,726 mi
Last recorded47,726 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FGZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 47,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 47,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,533 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 41,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,963 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 7,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 4,612 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 3,129 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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WF53 FGZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF53 FGZ, 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 WF53 FGZ registered?

WF53 FGZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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