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LJ53 UHH

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,929 mi
Last recorded51,929 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UHH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint has slight play in lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

tail pipe missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint has slight play in lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

tail pipe missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,497 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,276 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,758 miles

rear exhaust pipe tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,751 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,751 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,105 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 UHH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

LJ53 UHH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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