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GJ04 HTN

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HTN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 74,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,577 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,201 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 67,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,195 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to return

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,503 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,946 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,155 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Jan 2013 44,155 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,556 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 32,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,382 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 HTN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HTN, 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 GJ04 HTN registered?

GJ04 HTN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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