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WN53 HBJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,409 mi
Last recorded69,409 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 HBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,409 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 69,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

rear box touching body

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,299 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,575 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt could not be checked due to child seat fitted.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,575 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt could not be checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,084 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,037 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,650 miles

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,437 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer tail pipe broken off

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,351 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 27,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,855 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s+n/s rear and n/s front tyres treadless on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,569 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 13,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HBJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue 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 WN53 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

WN53 HBJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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