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BD53 LUR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,526 mi
Last recorded84,526 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LUR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 84,526 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,523 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both ball joints excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,968 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 80,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread / sidewall bad ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,806 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,800 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,175 miles

n/s/f steering rack tie rod has play however no free play detected at steering wheel

slight play in front suspension tops

Fail 22 Jun 2015 70,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs inner and outer faces corroded

n/s/f steering rack tie rod has play however no free play detected at steering wheel

slight play in front suspension tops

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,507 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,506 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,968 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 61,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,452 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 53,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,481 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,152 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,399 miles

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

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

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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BD53 LUR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD53 LUR, 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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BD53 LUR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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