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WU53 ORN

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ORN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover small split but dust cover compressed preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers in pieces

Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover small split but compressed preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber deteriorating-splitting

near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affecting light image

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust cover boots in numerous pieces

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and in very poor condition with slight leak

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers in pieces

Fail 9 Nov 2023 70,202 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and in very poor condition with slight leak

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers in pieces

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,146 miles

Near side front and off side front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 65,534 miles

Near side front and off side front drive shaft gaiter dust covers deteriorated-split

Nearside Front Outer Very slight grease leak from constant velocity joint gaiter

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight grease seeping from drive shaft outer gaiter

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers deteriorating-splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,628 miles

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers deteriorating/splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,278 miles

slight grease leak from near side inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,678 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 50,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,480 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 44,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,376 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,824 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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WU53 ORN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WU53 ORN, 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 WU53 ORN registered?

WU53 ORN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is WU53 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 ORN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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