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FY03 EBD

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,863 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,779 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,805 miles

General corrosion under vehicle may need attention next year

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 74,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

General corrosion under vehicle may need attention next year

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,421 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion throughout body

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre worn and slightly perished

slight play detected at steering

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,048 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 53,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,442 miles

Windscreen washers just adequate.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,899 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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FY03 EBD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FY03 EBD, 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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FY03 EBD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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