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WG53 CZM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,047 mi
Last recorded105,047 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 CZM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp bracket fractured

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 105,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror surround missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp bracket fractured

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,397 miles

Brake servo corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp bracket fractured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

engine sump corroded/leaking oil

Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp bracket fractured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

engine sump corroded/leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,023 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))

Nearside headlamp bracket fractured

Nearside wiper arm spindle worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded/leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2019 93,017 miles

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

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))

Nearside headlamp bracket fractured

Nearside wiper arm spindle worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded/leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,654 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 85,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,489 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,448 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,561 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven Slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,739 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 55,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,579 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,477 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,364 miles

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

rear rergistration plate is slightly insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear rergistration plate is slightly insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,019 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 41,019 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,388 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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WG53 CZM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WG53 CZM, 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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WG53 CZM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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