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WJ53 TWW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,669 mi
Last recorded65,669 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TWW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,669 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure and damaged (6.3.1b)

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

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

EML lamp on

This car stinks....badly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,439 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 39,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 25,575 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,575 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 19,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,267 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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WJ53 TWW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TWW, 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 WJ53 TWW registered?

WJ53 TWW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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