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HF53 LDC

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,607 mi
Last recorded56,607 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LDC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 56,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 56,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Steel Pipes Covered in Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,482 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 55,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch / inner sill next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded / separated from outer sill from rear to edge of door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch / inner sill next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded / separated from outer sill from rear to edge of door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,342 miles

inner sills corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,178 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 53,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,426 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 52,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,785 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres getting poor

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,630 miles

front tyres getting poor

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,232 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Nov 2012 42,232 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

both front discs pads very worn on inner serface of brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,763 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 27 Nov 2008 19,468 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 19,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,360 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,542 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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HF53 LDC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF53 LDC, 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 HF53 LDC registered?

HF53 LDC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is HF53 LDC safe to buy?

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