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FH53 GXW

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,333 mi
Last recorded75,333 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GXW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,333 miles

nsf tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Body has slight corrosion nsf outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osf outer sill (6.1.B.2)

rear body behind bumper excessively corroded although not structural or in prescribed area

various underbody components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,373 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,913 miles

front brake discs slightley pitted on inside.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 20,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightley pitted on inside.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,189 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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FH53 GXW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FH53 GXW, 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 FH53 GXW registered?

FH53 GXW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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