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HW54 BFJ

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,451 mi
Last recorded65,451 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 BFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 50,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 38,951 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 38,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,923 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 33,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases many places (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust many plates welded on (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,744 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 20,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,425 miles

end of exhaust tail pipe broken off

nearside rear tyre light cracking in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,573 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,690 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 11,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,651 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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HW54 BFJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW54 BFJ, 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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What year was HW54 BFJ registered?

HW54 BFJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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