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DU03 LXC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,740 mi
Last recorded67,740 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LXC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear inner/outer shoulder wear

Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear inner/outer shoulder wear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,711 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,678 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall facial cracks

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,257 miles

Both front tyres wearing low, 3mm

Nearside rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

Noise fromt front cv joint (found while driving car into test centre) recommend further inspection/ replace

Offside rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,267 miles

front brake discs rusty and lipped

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f driveshaft inner gaitor leaking grease

o/s/f door mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 17,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2009 11,824 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,354 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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DU03 LXC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DU03 LXC, 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 DU03 LXC registered?

DU03 LXC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DU03 LXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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