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CA03 MLZ

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,169 mi
Last recorded86,169 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MLZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 86,169 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Valve NOT arm seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch X 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X 4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective X 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Mar 2022 80,371 miles

mil light on

Fail 17 Mar 2022 80,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mil light on

Fail 18 Feb 2022 80,369 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank + leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working + bad earth (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mil light on

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,952 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at front of spring attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at front spring attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 70,842 miles

both sides sill inner slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 68,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,271 miles

o/s/r lamp and reflector damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery box holed and corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery box holed and corroded

o/s/r lamp and reflector damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,312 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f tyre worn on edge bud 155/12

stone chips not seriously afecting view of the road

Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f tyre worn on edge bud 155/12

stone chips not seriously afecting view of the road

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,592 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,400 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,093 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 37,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,643 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing - both os tyres 8ply ns tyres 6ply -osf tyre wearing close to limits on edge of tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,856 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 MLZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA03 MLZ, 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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CA03 MLZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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