CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ04 ZGE

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ZGE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,375 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 89,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,477 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody/inner sills corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2020 88,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1.0% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody/inner sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 86,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 86,588 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,583 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,464 miles

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

N/S/F wiper slightly worn

O/S/F wiper slightly worn

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,726 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 51,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,071 miles

offside front disc rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,253 miles

Both rear tyres are perrished

One of the tail pipe ends is missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,755 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
Full Daihatsu Copen reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ04 ZGE is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ04 ZGE?

You can check the full history of GJ04 ZGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ04 ZGE registered?

GJ04 ZGE is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is GJ04 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ04 ZGE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ04 ZGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ04 ZGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.