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YS53 RYJ

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,028 mi
Last recorded52,028 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,028 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,007 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 51,005 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 49,711 miles

Possible corrosion within both lower sills (other than already detailed) as bubbling of paintwork evident

Unable to carry out full inspection of under body, chassis, suspension and brake lines due to heavy coating of underseal

Fail 9 May 2023 49,711 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill in front of rear tyre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Possible corrosion within both lower sills (other than already detailed) as bubbling of paintwork evident

Unable to carry out full inspection of under body, chassis, suspension and brake lines due to heavy coating of underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2021 49,036 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 47,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 46,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,491 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nailed on edge not repairable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,306 miles

flexy brake pipe ends corroded

surface corrosion on inner sills

Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,929 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both aches (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,013 miles

vehicle under sealed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flex brake pipes ends corroding

roll bar bushes in lower arm perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,434 miles

underbody corroding,flexy brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,754 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,753 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YS53 RYJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YS53 RYJ, 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 YS53 RYJ registered?

YS53 RYJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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