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HJ52 OPX

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

39,321 mi
Last recorded39,321 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 OPX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,321 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 39,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 33,639 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Apr 2015 33,629 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Nov 2013 32,700 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

petrol tank damp but not leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,295 miles

Fluid contamination around fuel tank, but no sign of a leak

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

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 28,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fluid contamination around fuel tank, but no sign of a leak

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

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel tank corroded, but not leaking

slight play in centre steering idler

surface corrosion to front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion to vacuum servo pipe

Fail 9 Dec 2011 23,227 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

fuel tank corroded, but not leaking

slight play in centre steering idler

surface corrosion to front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion to vacuum servo pipe

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,643 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 21,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,820 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 19,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,085 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,653 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 14,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,471 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 14,471 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 11,106 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HJ52 OPX is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HJ52 OPX, 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 HJ52 OPX registered?

HJ52 OPX is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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