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EF53 HXL

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,222 mi
Last recorded79,222 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HXL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,222 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2022 79,221 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,143 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 76,143 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 75,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,576 miles

all uncoated brake pipe ends corroded/covered in grease

coolant leak and starting to overheat during emissions test

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

radiator leaking/corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 64,813 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

radiator leaking/corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 59,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,479 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,179 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,563 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 34,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,962 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,604 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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EF53 HXL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF53 HXL, 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 EF53 HXL registered?

EF53 HXL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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