Taishan Commuter (2004)
2004 Taishan Commuter
CarHunch has 262 2004 Taishan Commuter vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 2004 Taishan Commuter doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Taishan vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 2004 Taishan Commuter is a reliability worry: just 18.6% of vehicles passed their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and nearly four in five cars arrive at the test with faults already present. The dangerous defect rate of 3.8% is mercifully low, so safety isn't the primary concern—it's sheer mechanical fragility.
These vehicles are typically running very low mileage for their age (median 1,988 miles), which suggests either light use or that many have been off the road; the low failure count of 0.23 per vehicle masks the fact that most don't make it through their first test at all. Before buying one, have a trusted mechanic inspect the entire vehicle stem-to-stern, because whatever's wrong will likely need fixing before you can legally drive it.
We have 262 2004 Taishan Commuter vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 262 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.
Before you buy a 2004 Taishan Commuter
Based on MOT data from 262 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 534 Taishan Commuter vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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