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CA03 MLK

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,669 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 53,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 52,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,430 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,668 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,186 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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CA03 MLK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA03 MLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 MLK registered?

CA03 MLK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is CA03 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 MLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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