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BG03 VAX

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,454 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 101,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 89,447 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 21 May 2013 89,447 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 28 May 2012 84,053 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery box starting to rust

Fail 25 May 2012 84,053 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery box starting to rust

Pass 20 May 2011 76,141 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front seat belt stalk casing broken but not affecting function

Fail 19 May 2011 76,141 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 67,612 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front seatbelt buckle outer surround missing but belt securing and releasing correctly

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2010 67,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front seatbelt buckle outer surround missing but belt securing and releasing correctly

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2009 58,912 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 58,912 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 47,734 miles

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

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2007 37,934 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,770 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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BG03 VAX is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BG03 VAX, 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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BG03 VAX is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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