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BN04 BLJ

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,643 miles

Corrosion forming on fuel filler pipe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion previously repaired, including around suspension mounts, coil spring mounts, chassis and seat belt anchorage points.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,631 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened corroded / holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor section / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple holes / corroded around spring mounting and in arch on chassis side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion forming on fuel filler pipe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 81,563 miles

Direction indicator not working all nearside indicators flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion forming on fuel filler pipe

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,747 miles

corrosion in offside rear floor pan

Fail 17 Feb 2025 77,746 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake inspection advised (front dics's ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor pan has early corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 47,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,342 miles

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,804 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Feb 2015 37,792 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,677 miles

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight perishing to front tyres noted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,807 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,278 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,661 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,602 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,730 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 7,253 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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BN04 BLJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,481 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 BN04 BLJ, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN04 BLJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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