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DU53 UJY

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,494 mi
Last recorded76,494 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UJY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 76,494 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,936 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,806 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside rear service brake efficiency low

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2023 53,058 miles

both nearside and offside rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,986 miles

left hand drive headlights fitted but masked out for flat beam pattern

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,125 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,980 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 39,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 37,740 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 37,740 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,990 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 24,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,402 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,916 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,695 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 11,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,605 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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DU53 UJY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU53 UJY, 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 DU53 UJY registered?

DU53 UJY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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