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FT04 JJY

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,422 mi
Last recorded71,422 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 JJY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 71,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

EML light on

advise rear axel rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,270 miles

EML dash light illuminated.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear axel rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2018 69,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear axel rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

eml light on

front hubs rusty

front suspension rusty

rear axle rusty

rear inner sills rusty

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Aug 2017 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

eml light on

front hubs rusty

front suspension rusty

rear axle rusty

rear inner sills rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,165 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate has very slight damage

suspension starting to get rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2016 66,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

all suspension components slightly corrroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,317 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust system getting rusty

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,873 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 50,166 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre in poor general condition

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,756 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 JJY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FT04 JJY, 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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FT04 JJY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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