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CE54 EWZ

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,739 mi
Last recorded38,739 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EWZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 38,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Various sections heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Oct 2025 38,452 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,411 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,120 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axles bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 35,074 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axles bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 30,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,057 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 27,057 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at inlet neck of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded and holed by mounting hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 26,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,461 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

N/S/R O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,130 miles

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

REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 2 Sep 2010 17,127 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,053 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2009 14,051 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2008 11,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,475 miles

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

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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CE54 EWZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE54 EWZ, 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 CE54 EWZ registered?

CE54 EWZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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