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MX53 LRK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LRK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,802 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,380 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,733 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,106 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,897 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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MX53 LRK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MX53 LRK, 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 MX53 LRK registered?

MX53 LRK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is MX53 LRK safe to buy?

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