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WU54 ZFW

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

70,147 mi
Last recorded70,147 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 ZFW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

accident damage offside rear

Fail 1 Jun 2026 70,147 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

accident damage offside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2025 67,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers

Fail 23 May 2025 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end[not welded all the way around] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers

Pass 15 Jun 2024 62,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both seat belts slow to retract

various areas of general corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2023 62,936 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is badly perished almost exposing cords

both rear tyres are perished

both seatbelts are slow to retract

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,826 miles

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

corrosion offside rear outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear outer arch

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,409 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,386 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2-3mm cant see inner pads to access wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 5 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 10psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 10 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Lower seal rust forming

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm cant see inner pads to access wear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,842 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,417 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2013 35,858 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions not tested

Fail 1 May 2012 29,747 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 29,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,059 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,256 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 20 Sep 2007 11,320 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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WU54 ZFW is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WU54 ZFW, 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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WU54 ZFW is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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