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MT53 PBU

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 PBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,812 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,339 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 8 Oct 2013 78,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,054 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 70,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,943 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,737 miles

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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MT53 PBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT53 PBU, 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 MT53 PBU registered?

MT53 PBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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