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GJ53 VXN

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,955 mi
Last recorded96,955 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VXN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2016 94,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2015 87,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,944 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 69,944 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,107 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wheel bearings have slight play in them

Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wheel bearings have slight play in them

Pass 24 May 2008 36,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJ53 VXN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ53 VXN, 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 GJ53 VXN registered?

GJ53 VXN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 VXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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