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YX54 ZJN

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,745 mi
Last recorded27,745 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 ZJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 27,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 27,744 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged also (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 25,144 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 25,143 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 24,234 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 24,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 21,750 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 21,744 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 20,659 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 17,059 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 May 2015 16,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 15,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake pipes greased

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 May 2013 14,364 miles

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

brake pipes greased, vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 May 2012 12,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,806 miles

both front tyres cracking a bit

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,022 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 9,021 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 5,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 683 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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YX54 ZJN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX54 ZJN, 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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YX54 ZJN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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