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WJ53 TXL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TXL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play at both front wheels

Fail 1 Sep 2021 112,560 miles

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

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

Slight play at both front wheels

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,766 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 104,766 miles

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

Both front outer cv boots leaking grease

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,592 miles

Offside Outer cv boot slight leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,132 miles

Both outer cv boots leaking grease

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,132 miles

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

Both outer cv boots leaking grease

Centre exhaust cracked and leaking

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,607 miles

offside wiper blade split

play in rack

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside wiper blade split

play in rack

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,806 miles

Play in rack

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,188 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,913 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,154 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,266 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 TXL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

WJ53 TXL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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