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EU53 LDL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,616 mi
Last recorded84,616 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 70,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general under body wear

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 70,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,910 miles

Chassis floor and sills have corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,919 miles

Light corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Fail 11 Nov 2015 64,919 miles

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

Light corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,493 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 51,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,302 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,168 miles

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

mi light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,326 miles

mil on

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,759 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 3,680 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 2,836 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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EU53 LDL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EU53 LDL, 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 EU53 LDL registered?

EU53 LDL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EU53 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LDL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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