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LJ53 UAL

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,342 mi
Last recorded66,342 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UAL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 66,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 63,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,443 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,223 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,223 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,750 miles

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)

both rear tyres starting to perish around tread

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 47,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,899 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 22,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,077 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,421 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 9,634 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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LJ53 UAL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LJ53 UAL, 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 LJ53 UAL registered?

LJ53 UAL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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