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F26 JLG

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 JLG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 68,983 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 68,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,768 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 47,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 43,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,352 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc scruffy

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,801 miles

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

front discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,856 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 17,720 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?

Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,614
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 717
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 540
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 452
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 306
brake disc excessively pitted 194
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F26 JLG is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 42,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Copen fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F26 JLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Copen typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F26 JLG registered?

F26 JLG is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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