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RX53 LUJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LUJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,510 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,853 miles

lap belt not visible

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,932 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bucked.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 74,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear wheel bucked.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,985 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,352 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,443 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,586 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,882 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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RX53 LUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RX53 LUJ, 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 RX53 LUJ registered?

RX53 LUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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