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OE53 LZN

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,475 mi
Last recorded66,475 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LZN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,517 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,032 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,176 miles

All underside welding repairs heavily covered with underseal

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Front fog lamp warning lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake insecure at chassis fixing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,122 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting boot floor adjacent to chassis rail and shock absorber upper mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis crossmember at chassis leg joint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor/inner wheel arch adjacent to coil spring upper mounting plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis crossmember at chassis leg joint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor adjacent to chassis rail and shock absorber upper mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Front fog lamp warning lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake insecure at chassis fixing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

corrosion various parts

cracking/tears in n/s/r tyre

cracking/tears in o/s/r tyre

exhaust corroded

play in n/s rack end

play in o/s rack end

Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

play in n/s rack end

play in o/s rack end

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

corrosion various parts

cracking/tears in n/s/r tyre

cracking/tears in o/s/r tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,425 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,735 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,697 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,128 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,410 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,433 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,931 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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OE53 LZN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE53 LZN, 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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OE53 LZN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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