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GJ54 FYM

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,636 mi
Last recorded54,636 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FYM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both inner driveshaft gaiter seeping grease

wear both front strut tubes

Fail 22 Sep 2021 54,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both inner driveshaft gaiter seeping grease

wear both front strut tubes

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,927 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

damage both outer sills

wear both front strut tubes

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,285 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

damage both outer sills

radiator support damaged

wear both front strut tubes

Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,266 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

damage both outer sills

radiator support damaged

wear both front strut tubes

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

cracking offside front tyre inner wall

damage both outer sills

wear nearside front shock absorber tube

Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,182 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

cracking offside front tyre inner wall

damage both outer sills

wear nearside front shock absorber tube

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

damage nearside outer sill

handbrake travel nearing limit

rear seats not secured for use

Pass 25 May 2016 45,558 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 45,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front bumper insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,715 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,255 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 17 Dec 2012 40,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,415 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping

offside front tyre worn low and cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2010 32,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping

offside front tyre worn low and cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,977 miles

tail section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,332 miles

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

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 FYM 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 63.2%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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