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LJ53 UAZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,433 mi
Last recorded28,433 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UAZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 28,433 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 28,375 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR CASING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 23,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 23,210 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 18,340 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 18,123 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 17,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 17,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 16,997 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both outers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 16,431 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 15,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 15,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 14,630 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,030 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 13,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 12,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 11,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,126 miles

both front discs inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 9,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,864 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 5,491 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 UAZ 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 90.9%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

LJ53 UAZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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