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LX53 HBC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HBC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 48,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,207 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2025 46,174 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2023 42,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 37,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear seats have been removed

Pass 24 Dec 2020 35,975 miles

Rear both axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

Rear seats have been removed

both front tyres are wearing low on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,370 miles

Rear seats have been removed

Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,575 miles

Rear seats have been removed

Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,208 miles

Rear seats have been removed

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,393 miles

Rear seats have been removed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 5,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 5,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,164 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 5,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,184 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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LX53 HBC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LX53 HBC, 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 LX53 HBC registered?

LX53 HBC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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