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DG03 MDZ

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MDZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust underneath

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 83,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,193 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,138 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 81,136 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,808 miles

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

Rear gas tank is corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,731 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,724 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish on side walls.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,508 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish on side walls.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,745 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,710 miles

o/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,439 miles

both sliding doors outer handles do not work

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,439 miles

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

both sliding doors outer handles do not work

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,932 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear door unable to open from outside

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,932 miles

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

Nearside rear door unable to open from outside

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,499 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 56,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,421 miles

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

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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DG03 MDZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DG03 MDZ, 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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DG03 MDZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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