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WF53 OCB

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,802 mi
Last recorded61,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OCB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,170 miles

Both headlamps faded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,025 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,946 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 56,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,039 miles

both rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 17 Jun 2020 54,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,382 miles

both rear axel mounting bushes cracking slightly

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2019 51,382 miles

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

both rear axel mounting bushes cracking slightly

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 49,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,711 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 46,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,568 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,711 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 26,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,381 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 19,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 15,429 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 15,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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WF53 OCB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

WF53 OCB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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