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FE03 PHJ

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,257 mi
Last recorded59,257 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PHJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 59,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,150 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 59,150 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,057 miles

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

Light Corrosion On Underside

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,109 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,966 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 55,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,519 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 54,519 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,690 miles

Offside Rear fog light dim

engine light on

Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wont fasten clip missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog light dim

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,110 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,210 miles

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

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

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 10 May 2011 38,095 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 38,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 31,782 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 31,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,054 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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FE03 PHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE03 PHJ, 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 FE03 PHJ registered?

FE03 PHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FE03 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 PHJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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