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FX52 PZK

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Yellow Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

80,205 mi
Last recorded80,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 PZK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,205 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 66,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,808 miles

advised front number plate

advised ns rack gaitor split

advised rusty underside

advised sill lips damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2020 66,808 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load loose (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advised front number plate

advised ns rack gaitor split

advised rusty underside

advised sill lips damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,285 miles

advised corrosion osf bottom wing erea

advised nsf tyre worn edge

advised nsr tyre cracking tread

advised osf lower ball joint slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,112 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

battery tray rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

battery tray rusty

Pass 13 May 2016 57,428 miles

Both front seatbelt catch covers missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both seat belt catch covers missing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Both seatbelt catches have covers missing

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,542 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 53,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 48,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management lamp on

engine miss firing at tick over

lpg tank badly corroded

osr tyre perished and cracking

play in central steering idler assembly

Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,880 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,880 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,821 miles

gas conversion tank is corroded

headlight beam deflectors fitted to headlights

Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on lpg fuel tank

vehicle was presented running on lpg

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,871 miles

dip beam deflectors fitted to both headlights

front number plate is damaged

o/s of front bumper is damaged

slight freeplay in centre steering idler

Fail 2 Feb 2010 35,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

dip beam deflectors fitted to both headlights

front number plate is damaged

o/s of front bumper is damaged

slight freeplay in centre steering idler

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,234 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,617 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 17,095 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 17,095 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FX52 PZK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Yellow with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FX52 PZK, 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 FX52 PZK registered?

FX52 PZK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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