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WR53 HPY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,042 mi
Last recorded23,042 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 23,042 miles

Front Slightly insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Porous (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but considered acceptable when vehicle is in the running position (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy On the limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 22,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 22,506 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 21,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 21,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 21,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 21,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/6513 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 19,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 19,059 miles

Nearside Front cv joint worn

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 17,229 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 17,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 15,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 14,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 13,574 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 13,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 11,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 9,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 8,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 7,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 7,573 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,440 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 5,543 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 5,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 3,785 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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WR53 HPY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR53 HPY, 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 WR53 HPY registered?

WR53 HPY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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