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EK05 DLD

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,056 mi
Last recorded148,056 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DLD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 148,055 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 144,595 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming Out Of Floor Pan Joining Valve Block (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 144,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming Out Of Floor Pan Joining Valve Block (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 144,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud Enough (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill / also step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Just Before Sub Frame Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming out of floor pan of cab joining valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 140,130 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front Cab Floor Rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play In Nearside Front Shock Ram

Fail 6 Dec 2023 140,130 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front Cab Floor Rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play In Nearside Front Shock Ram

Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 134,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 125,740 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount torn out of chassis (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 121,761 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,879 miles

Rear lamps fitted on trailer bord, fixing not ideal but secure at time of test

Fail 9 May 2019 114,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on the outer edge please change a.s.a.p

Rear lamps fitted on trailer Bord, fixing no ideal but secure at time of test

fuel filler rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,387 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Fuel tank and filler pipe very rusty but no leaks at time of test

N/S/R tail lamp pulses slightly with indicator

N/S/R tyre slightly wearing on the inner edge

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

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

slight bind on O/S/R brake

Fail 5 Jun 2018 108,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front coil springs rusty

Fuel tank and filler pipe very rusty but no leaks at time of test

N/S/R tail lamp pulses slightly with indicator

N/S/R tyre slightly wearing on the inner edge

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

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

slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,081 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,081 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,250 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipe from valve load (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 81,266 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 81,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 72,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 65,218 miles

Gas system not connected

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

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

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

Rear lights fitted on a board which on but loose

Fail 10 May 2012 65,218 miles

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

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

Gas system not connected

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

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

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

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

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

Rear lights fitted on a board which on but loose

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,427 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,615 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,927 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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EK05 DLD is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,078 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 EK05 DLD, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK05 DLD is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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