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WJ54 WFU

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,657 mi
Last recorded79,657 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WFU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,657 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,273 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside and all components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills NS and OS have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,245 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside and all components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills NS and OS have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,228 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,627 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

cracking to tyre treads

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,020 miles

both front discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,020 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,080 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 20,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,698 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 10,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,598 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 WFU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFU, 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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What year was WJ54 WFU registered?

WJ54 WFU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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