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FY53 LXE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LXE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,062 miles

Both Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes are slightly worn

Both Rear tyres are slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front [1.2.1 (b) (i)]

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear [1.2.1 (b) (i)]

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear [5.3.3 (b) (i)]

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also covered in thick chassis black (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis / under body area covered in thick chassis black

Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside rear chassis area covered in thick chassis black

Fail 13 Apr 2024 70,438 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside rear chassis area covered in thick chassis black

Fail 1 Feb 2024 70,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,387 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 67,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,949 miles

Nearside Front C?V boot deteriorated but not sufficient to allow water ingress

Fail 20 Nov 2021 64,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Holster not present (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Holster not present (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front C?V boot deteriorated but not sufficient to allow water ingress

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,341 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,232 miles

Fuel filter pipes corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,479 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 45,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,037 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,180 miles

centre rear seat belt inaccessible

nearside rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,411 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

O/S/R brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,553 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,384 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 28,296 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,962 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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FY53 LXE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY53 LXE, 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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FY53 LXE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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