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LF03 XAX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,967 mi
Last recorded86,967 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 86,967 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,175 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 16 Feb 2021 76,601 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 75,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,435 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,234 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 45,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brakes sound rough when applied

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,451 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 XAX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

LF03 XAX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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