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FE03 PHV

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

56,158 mi
Last recorded56,158 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PHV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 56,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 56,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,854 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 54,849 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,208 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 54,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Front section of rear wheel arch loose. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,805 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 53,688 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 53,124 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 51,985 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 51,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,353 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 51,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 51,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable spline to gearbox (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2017 48,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 47,782 miles

vehicle overheated during test

Fail 5 May 2016 47,776 miles

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

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

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,460 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Fuel lines badly corroded

OS Headlight backing poor

Rear shackle bushes cracking / slight play

Slight corrosion to OS Rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,199 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Both rear leaf spring rear hanger lower bushes breaking up

NS Mirror cracked, both loose

OS Headlight backing dull

Slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,022 miles

slight corrosion on osr brake pipe

slight play in steering wheel

slight pulsation on front brakes

slight water leak from radiator bottom hose

Fail 23 Apr 2013 47,018 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

slight corrosion on osr brake pipe

slight cracking on nsr tyre also very close to limit on 2mm

slight cracking on osr tyre also very close to limit on 2mm

slight play in steering wheel

slight pulsation on front brakes

slight water leak from radiator bottom hose

Pass 1 May 2012 46,824 miles

front brake pad/s getting low

ns mirror missing

nsr tyre very close to limit on 2mm

osr tyre very close to limit on 2mm

slight binding on both osf and naf brakes

slight play in steering wheel

slight pulsating on front brakes

slight pulsating on rear brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,991 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes to compensator

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,991 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes to compensator

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,466 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 43,478 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Off side wing mirror is cracked.

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 Apr 2008 41,814 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,249 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 24,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 PHV is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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