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LF03 XAP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XAP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

evidence of a fuel leak

Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp will require a polish aim is good

Offside Front mirror damaged but ok / secure

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under carriage corrosion build up

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

fuel tank metal pipe corroding but ok

minor oil leak - from oil filter

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,846 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,846 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,484 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 81,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall 155/65R13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,868 miles

N/s/f track rod minor play

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 78,868 miles

N/s/f track rod minor play

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,369 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 76,221 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,714 miles

Bothsides rear Axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 73,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bothsides rear Axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,057 miles

Bothsides rear Axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Bothsides rear Axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 59,921 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 55,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 48,945 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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LF03 XAP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF03 XAP, 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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LF03 XAP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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