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LJ53 ZYY

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,965 mi
Last recorded94,965 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZYY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 94,965 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2026 94,965 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,956 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,952 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides pump up (5.2.3 (l))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover missing but still works (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,949 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need toping up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides pump up (5.2.3 (l))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover missing but still works (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,932 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides remove ?

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing remove ? with seats

Fail 24 Mar 2021 94,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door handle missing not fitted (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door handle missing not fitted (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing GAS ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 93,946 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrect size (0.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached cover on steering wheel loose (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,406 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door hard to open from the inside

windscreen washers poor

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front door hard to open from the inside

windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,131 miles

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

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

child seats fitted, some belts not checked.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 9,113 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

child seats fitted, some belts not checked.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 170,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,676 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 64,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 58,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,356 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,356 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

l;p;g cap missing

Fail 7 Jan 2008 34,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

battery low

eng temp reading high

l;p;g cap missing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,338 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 28,332 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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LJ53 ZYY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJ53 ZYY, 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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LJ53 ZYY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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