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LJ53 HTO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,802 mi
Last recorded103,802 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HTO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 103,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear coil bring both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear coil bring both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,159 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 101,151 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 96,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,398 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 89,398 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification bumper (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification bumper (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,158 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,158 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 81,940 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,255 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 76,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,409 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 63,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,043 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s headlamp is slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer wall

rear wiper blade is split

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s headlamp is slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer wall

rear wiper blade is split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

rear of vehicle has been accident repaired

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,211 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 45,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,586 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,284 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 HTO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 HTO, 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 HTO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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