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WJ53 WUX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WUX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2019 71,649 miles

Brake performance not tested due to defective clutch slipping (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid/rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mid box support rubber broken.

Front Both headlamp lenses clouded.Beam image poor.

Rear brakes noisy in roller brake tester" Dust?

Fail 1 Nov 2018 70,290 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid/rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mid box support rubber broken.

Front Both headlamp lenses clouded.Beam image poor.

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft boot needs a clip to stop slight oil leak"

Rear brakes noisy in roller brake tester" Dust?

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,162 miles

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

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding!

Front Wiper blades noisy in operation.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised brake check to confirm! (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Filter area? ()

Rear Brakes noisy when testing in roller brake tester! Dust?

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,750 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Welded repairs have been covered in underseal! unable to confirm condition of welded repairs.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 65,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 holes marked! (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to outer tread wear bars.

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop light on tailgate not working?

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,216 miles

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

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Oct 2012 47,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,046 miles

front brake discs pitted on rear sides

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner faces of both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,952 miles

body damage to nearside rear door and wheel arch

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 31,952 miles

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

body damage to nearside rear door and wheel arch

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,144 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 17,788 miles

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

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

Nearside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,136 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 WUX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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