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FY53 LXM

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,608 mi
Last recorded49,608 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LXM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,608 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,466 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,247 miles

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

Rear exhaust Corodded

Pass 25 May 2012 42,026 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 42,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,402 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,277 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 22,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,150 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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FY53 LXM is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY53 LXM, 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 FY53 LXM registered?

FY53 LXM is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is FY53 LXM safe to buy?

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