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GJ04 HTC

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,845 mi
Last recorded73,845 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HTC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,845 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2025 68,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 63,843 miles

Arch covers fitted.

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

Under side covered in under seal.

Fail 18 May 2024 63,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Arch covers fitted.

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

Under side covered in under seal.

Pass 10 May 2023 58,632 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Nearside and offside: Note: Corrosion is starting to develop in places along outer sill areas

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area behind wheel arch trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper is split and worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area behind wheel arch trim: Integral body structure is corroded and gone through leaving a hole but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at weld joint between tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 54,460 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 54,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 51,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 50,951 miles

Nearside Lower Outer sill area, Slightly Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 24 May 2019 45,697 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 39,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,380 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 33,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,064 miles

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,282 miles

front fog ligthts warning lamp not working

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 16,469 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear outter body sill

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,320 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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GJ04 HTC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GJ04 HTC, 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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GJ04 HTC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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