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FE53 SZW

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SZW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 61,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 60,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 60,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all unchanged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,774 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 54,772 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,726 miles

corrosion to front and rear lower quarters

exhaust poor condition

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate is cracked

o/s front lower suspension arm mounting bush is worn

o/s head light lens is damaged

rear leaf springs mounting bushes are perished and worn

rear number plate has started to delaminate

Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,374 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate is cracked

o/s front lower suspension arm mounting bush is worn

o/s head light lens is damaged

rear leaf springs mounting bushes are perished and worn

rear number plate has started to delaminate

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 31,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,494 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 23,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,445 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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FE53 SZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FE53 SZW, 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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FE53 SZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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