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LF03 XAR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,130 mi
Last recorded104,130 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XAR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 104,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 104,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,339 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 99,306 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around spring mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake wheel cylinder has fluid around it.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake wheel cylinder has fluid around it.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,834 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective DRIVERS SEAT BELT TO RETURNING AS INTENDED (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DUST COVER SPLIT IN TWO (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,930 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 91,188 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 85,899 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 85,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,644 miles

both rear tyres perrishing in tread

centre section of exhaust corroded

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,298 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,419 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 XAR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LF03 XAR, 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 LF03 XAR registered?

LF03 XAR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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