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EK52 GRX

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,370 mi
Last recorded74,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

corrosion under vehicle including suspension components and sills and wheel arches, not holed or deemed excessive at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,610 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 45,531 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,902 miles

chips in screen

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,249 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,249 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,876 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 GRX is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EK52 GRX, 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 EK52 GRX registered?

EK52 GRX is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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