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WJ03 WJL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,830 mi
Last recorded90,830 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WJL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,830 miles

Nearside Front wiper hitting door pillar

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)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Oct 2016 90,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper hitting door pillar

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)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,355 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,314 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 12 Oct 2013 68,314 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,668 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,179 miles

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)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,611 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,609 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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WJ03 WJL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ03 WJL, 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 WJ03 WJL registered?

WJ03 WJL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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