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GJ54 FYD

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FYD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,460 miles

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL BUT STILL HAS RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER HAS DAMAGE

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,730 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL LONG BUT STILL HAS RESERVE TRAVEL

ENGINE MOUNTING REAR SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER HAS DAMAGE

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,605 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 54,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,183 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 43,183 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,923 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,130 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

front cross member damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2016 40,130 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,102 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 36,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 28 Feb 2014 32,635 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,705 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,002 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR seat belt not checked due to full child seat fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 19,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,301 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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GJ54 FYD is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ54 FYD, 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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GJ54 FYD is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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