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DE53 HCJ

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,928 mi
Last recorded7,928 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 7,928 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on fuel pipes

n/s/r light lense

underside corrosion

wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 7,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on fuel pipes

n/s/r light lense

underside corrosion

wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 3,675 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 3,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,939 miles

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

advise on slight corrosion to several brake pipes into rear brake valve

Fail 16 Oct 2009 63,939 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise on slight corrosion to several brake pipes into rear brake valve

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,415 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,874 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,700 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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DE53 HCJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DE53 HCJ, 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 DE53 HCJ registered?

DE53 HCJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is DE53 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 HCJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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