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JR03 KEW

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,585 mi
Last recorded47,585 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR03 KEW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 47,585 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 47,551 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,413 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 42,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,202 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 38,194 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,600 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 34,629 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pedal antislip pad worn

fuel cap seal worn

fuel tank corroded and heavly stained

n/s/f tyre VERY BADLY CRACKED ON OUTER WALL ADVISE REPLACEMENT 155R12C 6PR LT

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s/r light lenses cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 16 May 2013 28,291 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pedal antislip pad worn

fuel cap seal worn

fuel tank corroded and heavly stained

n/s/f tyre VERY BADLY CRACKED ON OUTER WALL ADVISE REPLACEMENT 155R12C 6PR LT

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s/r light lenses cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 4 May 2012 25,264 miles

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 6 May 2011 23,215 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 23,215 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml light on.o/s and n/s chassis slightly corroded.

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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JR03 KEW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JR03 KEW, 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 JR03 KEW registered?

JR03 KEW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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