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WG53 CZX

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 CZX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 122,400 miles

Nearside Rear Slightly corroded panel

Nearside Rear rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear Slightly Corroded panel

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,126 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower sill corroded

Offside Lower sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 119,553 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower corrosion to underside of vehicle (non structural)

Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 111,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (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 outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 91,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,507 miles

eml on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 55,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,836 miles

both front shocks misting

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front shocks misting

Fail 9 Apr 2014 32,741 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 26,329 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Feb 2009 21,169 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,204 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 16,201 miles

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)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,878 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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WG53 CZX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WG53 CZX, 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 WG53 CZX registered?

WG53 CZX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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