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WJ54 WFW

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,483 mi
Last recorded41,483 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WFW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 41,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,424 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill bubbling

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

Offside Front Lower sill bubbling

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,951 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 30,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water in boot close too roof control unit electrics

Fail 3 Feb 2021 30,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water in boot close too roof control unit electrics

Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 28,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,862 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Front tyres wearing low O/S 3mm N/S 2.7mm

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside seat belt has poor recoil

Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,052 miles

Front BOTH SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,462 miles

BOTH SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END

Fail 8 Jan 2016 19,462 miles

BOTH SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,596 miles

os seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,374 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 15,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,322 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,182 miles

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

O/S seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,878 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 9,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFW is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

WJ54 WFW is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WJ54 WFW safe to buy?

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