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LJ53 UAU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,132 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 76,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 70,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 61,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,094 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 53,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 50,372 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 13 May 2017 46,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 37,189 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 37,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

centre stoplight not working - not sure if it is connected

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2014 34,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 30,755 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front windscreen wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,880 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,037 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 20,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2008 15,928 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,608 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 UAU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

LJ53 UAU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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