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WJ54 UJU

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 UJU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,304 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 52,681 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 42,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,653 miles

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

Inner sidewall of offside rear tyreis slightly cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,653 miles

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

Inner sidewall of offside rear tyreis slightly cracked

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,244 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 21,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 5,996 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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WJ54 UJU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ54 UJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ54 UJU registered?

WJ54 UJU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is WJ54 UJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ54 UJU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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