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EU53 LFL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,559 mi
Last recorded46,559 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LFL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,559 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 35,880 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 35,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 27,348 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 27,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 27,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 27,026 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 26,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 26,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,103 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 26,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,463 miles

Nearside Front side wall craking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 23,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,731 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 20,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,821 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

engine warning light on

near side front tyre deteriorating

off side front tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,726 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 15,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,475 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,716 miles

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

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

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 LFL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LFL, 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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EU53 LFL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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