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AM53 CTY

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

43,590 mi
Last recorded43,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CTY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring bushes are deteriorated all

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer wrong you bolt fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

fuel tank rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jun 2025 42,167 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 37,049 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 37,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 37,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,327 miles

Offside front chassis slightly rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear light lenses fading

Fail 3 Sep 2020 30,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front chassis slightly rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear light lenses fading

Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,918 miles

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

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

Rear both stop lamps slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Sep 2019 22,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear both stop lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,313 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,013 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2013 17,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,007 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 28 Sep 2011 16,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,109 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN CENTRE FRONT STEERING IDLER UNIT

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,166 miles

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

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

slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 11,607 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,211 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 9,211 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,747 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 6,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv:slight play at steering idler.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AM53 CTY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM53 CTY, 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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AM53 CTY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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