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AK54 DLJ

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,094 mi
Last recorded73,094 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,094 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S Sills Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage & Suspension Components Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 72,887 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel tank leaking gas tank corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,721 miles

exhaust rubbers are deteriorated but exhaust is still secure

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

various rubber gaiters are slightly deteriorated on steering components

Fail 26 Jan 2021 71,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rubbers are deteriorated but exhaust is still secure

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

various rubber gaiters are slightly deteriorated on steering components

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,656 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

gas tank corroded

petrol tank corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2019 70,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

gas tank corroded

petrol tank corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,364 miles

Offside Front chassis

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,513 miles

clear glass missing flasher lamp nearside front

Fail 15 Dec 2015 63,513 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clear glass missing flasher lamp nearside front

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

nearside front flasher lens missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 55,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,895 miles

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,636 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,147 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 37,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,642 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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AK54 DLJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK54 DLJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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