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HF04 HJD

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,231 mi
Last recorded71,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 HJD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 71,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,489 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 61,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,326 miles

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 53,715 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish & crack

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,109 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 19,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,849 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
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HF04 HJD is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF04 HJD, 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.

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HF04 HJD is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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