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EF53 HXN

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,895 mi
Last recorded17,895 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HXN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 17,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 16,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 16,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 15,177 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 15,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 14,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 13,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 12,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 11,885 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 10,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 9,956 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 8,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 8,778 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 8,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 7,714 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 7,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,193 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 4,254 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 HXN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EF53 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

EF53 HXN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is EF53 HXN safe to buy?

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