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HF04 UCN

2004 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,612 mi
Last recorded55,612 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Hijet40,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 UCN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 55,612 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip & main (4.1.4 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside camper body window shattered

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,959 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 54,959 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,437 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,860 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perished & cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface coroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front outer wall cracking/perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust gases do not clear body

Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,672 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Additional braking device leaking oil caliper leaking (3.6.I.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface coroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front outer wall cracking/perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust gases do not clear body

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,583 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,317 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 46,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 35,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,295 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,294 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,739 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,882 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 18,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HF04 UCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,914 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 HF04 UCN, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF04 UCN registered?

HF04 UCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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