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FT04 FCN

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,831 mi
Last recorded52,831 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FCN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,391 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,101 miles

both axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to crack and showing signs of age

engine management warning light on

Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,927 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak of gases (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to crack and showing signs of age

engine management warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,977 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,051 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 42,211 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 35,862 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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FT04 FCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FT04 FCN, 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 FT04 FCN registered?

FT04 FCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is FT04 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 FCN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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