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FE03 YLW

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YLW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 67,471 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

eml light on

n/s door handle broken but functions as intended

Fail 13 Aug 2026 67,470 miles

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed no reading due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

eml light on

n/s door handle broken but functions as intended

Pass 26 Aug 2025 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 65,932 miles

Body insecure Front of tipper body N/S and O/S Fractured From Mounting Position (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded off centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,775 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 62,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS and NS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,137 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 49,266 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 43,523 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 43,518 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2019 38,001 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,549 miles

Body weld to chassis contrary to best practice

Nearside of cab lower section of sill corroded

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 34,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure fractured welding behind cab both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Body weld to chassis contrary to best practice

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside of cab lower section of sill corroded

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,526 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play quadrant (2.2.B.1g)

E.M.L light on

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

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,947 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 21,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,100 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 17,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 17,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,290 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,261 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 YLW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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