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LJ53 HUO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HUO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 92,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 92,223 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 91,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 90,503 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,496 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,250 miles

Fuel filler neck has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,038 miles

wipers split.but still clearing.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor does not stay in the up position. (8.3.1b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside. (3.7.B.3)

wipers split.but still clearing.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 79,099 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,257 miles

Advise offside front lower arm rear bush splitting but no excessive movement

Offside front inner cv gaiter leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 72,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise offside front lower arm rear bush splitting but no excessive movement

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,416 miles

advise nearside front tyre nearing limits

Fail 16 Aug 2013 64,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise nearside front tyre nearing limits

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,332 miles

advise offside front wiper blade

advise petrol cap release flap

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 44,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,637 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 HUO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

LJ53 HUO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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