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LJ53 UBD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,890 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 66,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,341 miles

front number plat slightly damage

light on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,378 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,365 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported onto chassis (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL light on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,199 miles

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,693 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Nov 2010 13,768 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded

nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Nov 2010 23,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn and corroded

nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 16 Nov 2009 19,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside wiper rubbers slightly split

rubber roof trims insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,012 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside wiper rubbers slightly split

rubber roof trims insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 11,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,629 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 UBD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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