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DU52 LZR

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 LZR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025
Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,101 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened front+rear bush (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened front+rear bush (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,009 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded and deteriorated

metal breather pipes are corroded

parts of the chassis corroded in perscribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,197 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

slight play detected at steering idle bush

Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,191 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

slight corrosion to chassis

slight play detected at steering idle bush

Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,014 miles

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

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,954 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,801 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 26,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,117 miles

front bumper taped over

front no plate cracked

slight play in steering idler

slight play o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 22,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front bumper taped over

front no plate cracked

slight play in steering idler

slight play o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2008 18,003 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,440 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 13,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,463 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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DU52 LZR is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,253 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 DU52 LZR, 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 24 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU52 LZR registered?

DU52 LZR is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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