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LJ53 HTP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HTP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 90,414 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,365 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2018 80,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,449 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,271 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,035 miles

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

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

small split in offside front wiper blade

Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,729 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,990 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 HTP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

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

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