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AM03 YRS

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,472 mi
Last recorded116,472 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YRS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 116,472 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around, under vehicle generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

leaf springs corroded both side

Pass 11 Jul 2024 114,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 114,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,926 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 110,823 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicator emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear Fog lamp inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,635 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 89,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 82,130 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,130 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,020 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 9 Aug 2012 71,560 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear battery tray corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,560 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear battery tray corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,476 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,173 miles

Damage to front bumper

Rear suspension bushes persishing

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,944 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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AM03 YRS is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 AM03 YRS, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM03 YRS registered?

AM03 YRS is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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