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WG53 DZO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DZO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,056 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,230 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,935 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 9 Feb 2015 92,934 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,294 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2014 91,294 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,656 miles

EML light on

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

exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 87,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

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

exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,082 miles

o/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 31,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,479 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 70,479 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 59,931 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,235 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 DZO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DZO, 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 WG53 DZO registered?

WG53 DZO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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