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EK52 GRF

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,937 mi
Last recorded102,937 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GRF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in parts of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in parts of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam interaction (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working interaction (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in parts of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in parts of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Prop shaft has play in both uj's

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Prop shaft has play in both uj's

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,017 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,840 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished and has started to crack

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight play in steering

Underside of van has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering shaft to idler arm bush worn

Underside of van has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering shaft to idler arm bush worn

Underside of van has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,470 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Oct 2011 55,422 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,206 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 51,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,027 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,558 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 35,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,577 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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EK52 GRF is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK52 GRF, 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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EK52 GRF is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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