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BN54 DXG

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,558 mi
Last recorded100,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 DXG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,558 miles

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

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

slight corrision

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 76,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,494 miles

axle bushes split but have no play

inner cv boots slightly leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,494 miles

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

axle bushes split but have no play

inner cv boots slightly leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,446 miles

both front inner cv boot clips have slight leak of grease.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,014 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots leaking grease.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both inner drive shaft boots leaking grease.

Off side front tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,660 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,660 miles

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

front discs badly corroded and pads siezed in housing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,782 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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BN54 DXG is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN54 DXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 DXG registered?

BN54 DXG is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is BN54 DXG safe to buy?

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