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HF53 LCE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,756 mi
Last recorded50,756 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LCE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,626 miles

O/S/F C/V gaiter in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Mar 2016 47,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F C/V gaiter in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,893 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 44,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,582 miles

centre cap missing from wheel N/S/R

nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre cap missing N/S/R wheel

outer side wall of O/S/R tyre perishing badly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,618 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 31,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,652 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/S/F tyre outer side wall in very poor condition

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,438 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 22,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,210 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 18,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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HF53 LCE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF53 LCE, 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 HF53 LCE registered?

HF53 LCE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is HF53 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 LCE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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