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LJ53 UBB

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,100 mi
Last recorded88,100 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UBB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 88,100 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

headlights deteriorated/dull, poor beam image

Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 86,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 84,355 miles

Front bumper fixings need attention

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 82,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,985 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,983 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 46,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,867 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,866 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,770 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 UBB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

LJ53 UBB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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