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YJ53 LHC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,746 mi
Last recorded85,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,746 miles

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

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Rear to front brake pipe coated with grease

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

engine management light on dashboard

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing on shoulders

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front pipe at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

engine management light on dashboard

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing on shoulders

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,928 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on dashboard

rear wiper blade worn/split

Fail 27 May 2016 60,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on dashboard

exhaust system catching body

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,353 miles

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts

engine management light on dashboard

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear wiper blade worn/split

Fail 30 May 2015 55,326 miles

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts

engine management light on dashboard

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 30 May 2014 48,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 48,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 42,581 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 42,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2012 40,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,829 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs badly pitted and front pads getting low

Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,029 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,412 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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YJ53 LHC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YJ53 LHC, 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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YJ53 LHC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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