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NG53 FSY

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,812 mi
Last recorded51,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FSY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 51,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 51,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 41,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,555 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,869 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 29,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,644 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,664 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,632 miles

front tyres worn....exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,233 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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NG53 FSY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NG53 FSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG53 FSY registered?

NG53 FSY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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