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FY03 EBG

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EBG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,447 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats missing ()

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,447 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats missing ()

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,820 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 87,820 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,057 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,057 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,392 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,915 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,960 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 52,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,256 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,256 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,554 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,833 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 21,833 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 18,047 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,608 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 EBG is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EBG, 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 FY03 EBG registered?

FY03 EBG is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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