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FY03 LSJ

2003 Daihatsu Cuore

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Cuore38,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 LSJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 78,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front Nail in tyre in the inner edge ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the inner tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the inner tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,862 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Fail 11 Dec 2023 72,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application un-even (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded and holed in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills corroded and holed in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,251 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2022 70,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,147 miles

engine management light on

fuel filler neck assembly corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2021 68,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine management light on

fuel filler neck assembly corroding/poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,088 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Nov 2020 66,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 31 May 2019 62,144 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,140 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,008 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,448 miles

Nearside 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)

cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,701 miles

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

superficial cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,727 miles

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

minor cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,191 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 27,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,862 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 13,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,681 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 9,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,864 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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FY03 LSJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Cuore in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 38,448 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 LSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY03 LSJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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