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MT53 OZW

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OZW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 103,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 99,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 98,974 miles

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

Underbody & suspension components

Pass 7 May 2022 98,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 98,170 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 97,014 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside outer sill has corrosion but not to the extent that it is weakened

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

exhaust emmisions not checked due to exhaust broken

Fail 22 May 2020 97,013 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

exhaust emmisions not checked due to exhaust broken

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,745 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 93,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,043 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,190 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,170 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,667 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 5 Apr 2011 74,667 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,112 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 11 Mar 2009 68,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 56,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,134 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low

o/s/f wing damaged

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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MT53 OZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MT53 OZW, 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 MT53 OZW registered?

MT53 OZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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