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MX53 LRV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,457 mi
Last recorded76,457 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LRV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,369 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,820 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,988 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 38,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,971 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,971 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,154 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,873 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 LRV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue 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 MX53 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

MX53 LRV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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