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BS53 JCS

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS53 JCS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,274 miles

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

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,411 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 76,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,185 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,865 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,586 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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BS53 JCS is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,246 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 BS53 JCS, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BS53 JCS registered?

BS53 JCS is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BS53 JCS safe to buy?

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