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WN53 FHO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,230 mi
Last recorded101,230 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 FHO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,230 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion nearside rear brake pipe by tank

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,033 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 4 Jan 2017 82,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,707 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2016 74,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,031 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 59,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine check light on

rear axle bushes deteriated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,286 miles

rear axle bushes deteriated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,857 miles

n/s/r damper weeping oil

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,672 miles

offside front shoch absorber appears damp

tested when wet

Fail 7 Oct 2008 32,672 miles

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

offside front shoch absorber appears damp

tested when wet

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,184 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 24,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,074 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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WN53 FHO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN53 FHO, 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 WN53 FHO registered?

WN53 FHO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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