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PN03 LXV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,789 mi
Last recorded63,789 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 LXV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 63,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 56,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 55,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 40,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 26,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 25,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,004 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 24,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,543 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,951 miles

possible fluid leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

Fail 6 Mar 2013 16,951 miles

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

possible fluid leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

Fail 8 Mar 2012 14,851 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,851 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,430 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,476 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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PN03 LXV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PN03 LXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN03 LXV registered?

PN03 LXV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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