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GJ04 ZFT

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,613 mi
Last recorded99,613 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ZFT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,297 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 94,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,627 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside window not opening

Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,321 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside window not opening

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,557 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,539 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions so high gas bench shuts off, So unable to obtain printout (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 80,593 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 80,331 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front oil leak

both sills corroded inner, outer. floor corroded. both front wings corroded.

Pass 3 May 2018 75,261 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 75,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,592 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,061 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,290 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 31,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,377 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,371 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,412 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 ZFT is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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