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CF53 FHO

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FHO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 116,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front sill excessively corroded, however outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Front sill excessively corroded, however outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both seat belts very slow to retract

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,420 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 103,420 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,323 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,145 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,606 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,265 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,790 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,135 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack up

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,195 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,023 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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CF53 FHO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF53 FHO, 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 CF53 FHO registered?

CF53 FHO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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