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HJ05 VNC

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,083 mi
Last recorded51,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VNC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,083 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes are perishing, no visible movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,079 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,813 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear spring bushes perished

Fail 11 Apr 2018 49,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear spring bushes perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,997 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,115 miles

Handbrake Light doesn't illuminate when handbrake applied

N.S.R brakepipe starting to corrode

Seat belt Buckle cracked but still works

can not assess condition of brakepipes due to greasing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 557,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Handbrake Light doesn't illuminate when handbrake applied

N.S.R brakepipe starting to corrode

Seat belt Buckle cracked but still works

can not assess condition of brakepipes due to greasing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,620 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,889 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 32,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 27,303 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 21,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 15,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,708 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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HJ05 VNC is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,078 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 HJ05 VNC, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ05 VNC is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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