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LJ53 HSF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HSF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 114,440 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 114,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,667 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner gaiters have slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps have broken mountings but are still secure

Fail 20 Jun 2023 83,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner gaiters have slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps have broken mountings but are still secure

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,464 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have a slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 78,464 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to the coil spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have a slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,356 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both driveshaft inner gaiters have a slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 73,356 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both driveshaft inner gaiters have a slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,919 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots have slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,775 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners have a slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,317 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 59,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,387 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,387 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,532 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 47,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,940 miles

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

negative battery terminal damaged

offside rear tyre is beginning to perish/split

Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,940 miles

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

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

negative battery terminal damaged

offside rear tyre is beginning to perish/split

Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,741 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 29,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is excessively worn on both edges, this area is not measured for the MOT

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,107 miles

Nearside rear tyre is excessively worn on the outside edge, this area is not measured for the MOT.

Offside front tyre is excessively worn on the inside edge, this area is not measured for the MOT

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 3,165 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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LJ53 HSF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LJ53 HSF, 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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LJ53 HSF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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