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LJ53 HTL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,082 mi
Last recorded51,082 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HTL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,021 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,416 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,434 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Oct 2009 24,433 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,223 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 HTL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ53 HTL, 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 LJ53 HTL registered?

LJ53 HTL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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