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LV53 EHN

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

41,988 mi
Last recorded41,988 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 EHN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 41,988 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in the tread no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 41,955 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted And indicator lens (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 41,954 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating, emission test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,500 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 40,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,532 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,220 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,018 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 33,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,219 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,637 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 28,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,511 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 28,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,578 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 18,578 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 10,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,751 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 8,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lamp broken

spare tyre below legal limit

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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LV53 EHN is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LV53 EHN, 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 LV53 EHN registered?

LV53 EHN is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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