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FY04 LOJ

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,297 mi
Last recorded49,297 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 LOJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 49,297 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing around weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,472 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 47,472 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides. 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 44,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 44,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 40,013 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,806 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 34,732 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation brake application uneven (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,413 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,407 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,208 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,859 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 28,859 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,990 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre sterting to crack on inner side wall

off side rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2010 25,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre sterting to crack on inner side wall

off side rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,187 miles

noise from drive shaft area when manouvering.

wipers noisy in operation.brake discs coroded/detertiorating on outer edges.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 24,185 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake pedal travel longer than expected (BORDERLINE PASS).wipers noisy in operation.

noise from drive shaft area when manouvering.

nsf brake binding slightly.front brake discs coroded and inner surface edges deteriorating.judder on rear brakes.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,153 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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FY04 LOJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY04 LOJ, 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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FY04 LOJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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