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FY53 LXN

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LXN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,457 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,026 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,026 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged caliper siezed on one side (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,932 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,931 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,247 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 63,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,815 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 Dec 2013 55,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml light on

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,085 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 49,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,471 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 40,471 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,456 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 30,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,894 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,963 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 24,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,910 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 LXN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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