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WJ53 TWP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,640 mi
Last recorded63,640 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TWP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,640 miles

Rear axle getting corroded

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

fuel filler pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,613 miles

Fuel pipe leaking or tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle getting corroded

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

fuel filler pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,719 miles

brake pipes surface rust

fuel filler pipes rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,719 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes surface rust

fuel filler pipes rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,190 miles

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

Nearside Front cv gaiter getting deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,901 miles

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

Nearside Front cv gaiter getting deteriorated

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front cv gaiter getting deteriorated

Offside Front brake slightly binding

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter weaping grease

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade poor

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 57,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter weaping grease

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade poor

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,589 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,567 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

possable fuel leak from fuel filler neck

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 43,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 May 2011 37,418 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,417 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,174 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,087 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,107 miles

both rear tyres wather cracked

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2008 20,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads worn

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,947 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 16,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WJ53 TWP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ53 TWP, 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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WJ53 TWP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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