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WJ53 YBD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,642 mi
Last recorded87,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,642 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower suspension arms starting to corrode

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

coolant leak from engine

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,018 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,506 miles

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

exhaust tail plpe missing

Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,506 miles

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

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

exhaust tail plpe missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,570 miles

end of exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,186 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,469 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,424 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads rusty.

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 YBD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WJ53 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

WJ53 YBD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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