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FE03 PFJ

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 7,068 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 7,068 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,282 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 60,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,432 miles

Fuel pipes rusted.

LPG tank rusted.

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

o/s rear side door handle missing.

rear wiper arm missing.

Fail 9 Mar 2013 54,389 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes rusted.

LPG tank rusted.

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

o/s rear side door handle missing.

rear wiper arm missing.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,298 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter heavily corroded

gas tank corroded

offside side loading door has no handle outside

slight oil leak

vehicle running hot on the emissions test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,465 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 69,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,662 miles

FRONT WASHER JET HAS BEEN MODIFIED BUT WORKS TO SUPPLY SUFFICIENT WATER TO SCREEN

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,858 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 55,849 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,428 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 47,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 47,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 32,713 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,111 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged nearside corner

Fail 3 Apr 2006 21,985 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 21,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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FE03 PFJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 FE03 PFJ, 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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FE03 PFJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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