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LJ53 UAM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,568 mi
Last recorded45,568 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 45,568 miles

Both head light lens deteriorated .

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit . (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2024 45,568 miles

Both head light lens deteriorated .

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,387 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,149 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in both rear tyres 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 34,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 29,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,783 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,348 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,903 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,570 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 8,068 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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LJ53 UAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ53 UAM, 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 LJ53 UAM registered?

LJ53 UAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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