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EA53 HZD

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,914 mi
Last recorded64,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HZD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 64,914 miles

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

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,914 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 64,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,914 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 64,914 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2021 64,914 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 64,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front could not identify if leaking, brake caliper covered in oil or brake fluid

Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,799 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,205 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 6,205 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,301 miles

Slight play in O/S/F door upper hinge

Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight play in O/S/F door upper hinge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,375 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,707 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 45,707 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,429 miles

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

unable to check top of engine

Fail 13 Nov 2009 45,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight interference between rear indicators & sidelights

unable to check top of engine

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,400 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,400 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,686 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning lamp on

slight play in steering mech

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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EA53 HZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EA53 HZD, 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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EA53 HZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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