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LJ53 UAV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,766 mi
Last recorded59,766 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UAV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 59,443 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))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 59,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,753 miles

Nearside Outer C/V gaiter greasy

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 55,752 miles

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

Nearside Outer C/V gaiter greasy

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,771 miles

Nearside Outer C/V boot area greasy

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,286 miles

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

Nearside Outer c/v gaitor has slight trace of grease

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer c/v gaitor has slight trace of grease

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front;20%.rear24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 46,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front;20%.rear24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,855 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 39,855 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,935 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 55,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,326 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,758 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,371 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 UAV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

LJ53 UAV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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