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DF53 JZW

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,234 mi
Last recorded67,234 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JZW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,234 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,234 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,237 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 67,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,234 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 67,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,234 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,353 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing.

petrol tank corroded.

rear service brakes lazy.

windscreen washers weak.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror glass missing.

petrol tank corroded.

rear service brakes lazy.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,651 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,651 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,611 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 61,611 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,568 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 48,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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DF53 JZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF53 JZW, 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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What year was DF53 JZW registered?

DF53 JZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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