2004 Daihatsu Yrv — MOT failures & pass rate
281 MOT tests on the 2004 Daihatsu Yrv are in this dataset, and 68.7% of them passed. That is 3.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests against 16.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and service brake performance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 73 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 25.0% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 29.3% once past 90-120k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 28.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 36.0% in 2021 to 25.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.2% | 54 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.0% | 45 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.4% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.7% | 30 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.0% | 28 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.6% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 73 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 20 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 20 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 20 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 28.5% | 80 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.3% | 71 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.8% | 64 |
| 4 | Tyres | 21.7% | 61 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 18.9% | 53 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.2% | 40 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 68 | 25.0% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 36.2% |
| 90-120k | 82 | 29.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 59 | 25.4% |
| 2023 | 50 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | 55 | 41.8% |
| 2025 | 31 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Yrv
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (16.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2004 Daihatsu Yrvs pass their MOT?
68.7% of the 281 2004 Daihatsu Yrv MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Daihatsu Yrv?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests, followed by suspension (16.0%).
Does the 2004 Yrv get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 30-60k band to 29.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 281 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.