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FY53 LXR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,170 mi
Last recorded41,170 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LXR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 41,170 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 39,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 36,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper chassis leg/ spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 33,868 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,654 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 29,737 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,840 miles

Both headlamp lenses are slightly opaque but the beam patterns and light output is only just acceptable

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,717 miles

cracks around sidewalls and tread on rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,867 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 4,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 4,270 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 2,708 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 LXR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXR, 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 FY53 LXR registered?

FY53 LXR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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