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BN54 DXO

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,050 mi
Last recorded43,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 DXO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 43,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 41,040 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 41,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 39,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,705 miles

Nearside and offside rear axle bushes worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,436 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,065 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,210 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,801 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape.

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,008 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated.

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack arm.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,918 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Oct 2013 29,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 24,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,293 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 11,291 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 6,208 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 DXO is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN54 DXO, 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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What year was BN54 DXO registered?

BN54 DXO is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is BN54 DXO safe to buy?

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