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FY53 LXF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LXF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 56,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (across top/back of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective couldn't open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking where filler neck goes on to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,282 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 55,240 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,677 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 54,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,582 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 53,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 51,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near coil spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor resting on back box. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 50,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. visible through the o/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 50% n/s=163 lock o/s=77 lock (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 48,379 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 48,358 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,814 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2014 40,611 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 36,954 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

e/m light on

offside sunvisor removed

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,954 miles

e/m light on

offside sunvisor removed

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,699 miles

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

some corrosion to front discs

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,832 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 22,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,926 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 14,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,885 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 LXF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY53 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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