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BT52 HPP

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,877 mi
Last recorded68,877 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HPP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 68,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 68,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both--condensation inside offside light unit (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded --NOT LEAKING AT PRESENT ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring anchor plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil filter damp with oil --probably rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,783 miles

All underbody parts are corroded.

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes at front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Passenger door handle sticking.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses at rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody parts are corroded.

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes at front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Passenger door handle sticking.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses at rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,669 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Nearside Front Door Handle needs attention

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 68,669 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Nearside Front Door Handle needs attention

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,541 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 6,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,347 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,864 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,954 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 66,908 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

headlamps deteriorated

heavy corrosion to body and chassis

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 66,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2016 64,024 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 64,024 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail inner front wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,400 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,280 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,418 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 46,817 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,936 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,864 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 32,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,361 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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BT52 HPP is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BT52 HPP, 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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BT52 HPP is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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