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EX51 VCC

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Turquoise Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,769 mi
Last recorded59,769 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VCC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 59,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,469 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,699 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded but no signs of any leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,377 miles

Oil leak

Rear floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensator pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,981 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,566 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,082 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,856 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,743 miles

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2010 42,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,219 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,649 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre tread cut

Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre tread cut

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,571 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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EX51 VCC is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Turquoise with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 48,610 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 EX51 VCC, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX51 VCC registered?

EX51 VCC is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 VCC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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