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WR53 HRF

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,649 mi
Last recorded65,649 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HRF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 65,649 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal painted repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal painted repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2024 65,213 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN BLACK SEALANT..FRONT AND REAR

Fail 8 Apr 2024 65,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded joint to flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded joint to flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at very end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan joins inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 65,189 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 62,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 57,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 55,816 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 55,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 53,083 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 53,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2017 48,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 48,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre split in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 5 May 2016 44,695 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 44,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,290 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,088 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,728 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 25,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,198 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 17,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,621 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,801 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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WR53 HRF is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WR53 HRF, 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 WR53 HRF registered?

WR53 HRF is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WR53 HRF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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