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LJ53 HTU

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,918 mi
Last recorded46,918 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,941 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,485 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/front tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,414 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 23,414 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres low on edges especially o/s (bald on edge)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,840 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,846 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 14,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

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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LJ53 HTU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey 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 LJ53 HTU, 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 LJ53 HTU registered?

LJ53 HTU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is LJ53 HTU safe to buy?

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