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GJ04 ZGF

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

26,979 mi
Last recorded26,979 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ZGF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 26,979 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 23,816 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 22,365 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 22,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 21,023 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 21,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 18,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,712 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck to tank ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 16,711 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck to tank ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 15,129 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 15,129 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 13,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 13,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,986 miles

General underbody corrosion of all components

Rear beam axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,986 miles

General underbody corrosion of all components

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear beam axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,962 miles

Rear axle bushes split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,389 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded on both edges

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 8,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on both edges

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside edge

Fail 5 Apr 2012 8,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,200 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 7,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,866 miles

all tyres cracked round tread

Pass 20 May 2008 5,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,086 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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GJ04 ZGF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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 GJ04 ZGF, 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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GJ04 ZGF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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