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NU03 FVA

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,761 mi
Last recorded92,761 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 FVA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 92,761 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play center (2.2.B.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 84,390 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 84,390 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,615 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,742 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,055 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,545 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,587 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,201 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,201 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,910 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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NU03 FVA is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU03 FVA, 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 NU03 FVA registered?

NU03 FVA is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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