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GJ54 FYE

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,389 mi
Last recorded61,389 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FYE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 61,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel hose corroded filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly dostorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear wiper missing

Fail 25 Nov 2019 61,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel hose corroded filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly dostorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 8 Nov 2018 60,108 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,996 miles

very slight leak from both front inner driveshaft gaiters

Fail 15 Nov 2017 58,982 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes slightly sticking

fan belts getting perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,855 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes sticking slightly

rear silencer hits chassis and abs wire

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,525 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 37,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 28,399 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,315 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 7,826 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 FYE is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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