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PJ53 DJU

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,000 mi
Last recorded54,000 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DJU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,000 miles

Front Both seat belts stiff operation

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s sills and OSR inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper brake pipes corroded ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 53,983 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

both front seat belts need help going back in

under body corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,556 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged needs help to go back in (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not gone throw

under body corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 48,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,278 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,543 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,543 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,542 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,030 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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 29 Oct 2014 26,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 21,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All four tyres cracked/perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 21,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s/f tyre outer edge worn to 1mm.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 18,613 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s/f tyre outer edge worn to 1mm.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,003 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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PJ53 DJU 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 65.2%.

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 PJ53 DJU, 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 PJ53 DJU registered?

PJ53 DJU is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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