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OW53 FOK

2004 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Hijet40,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FOK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 80,913 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface rust under the body

Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,320 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface rust under the body

Fail 10 Jan 2025 79,318 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface rust under the body

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,884 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 74,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,492 miles

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

Offside Rear under body corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 68,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blade not cheeked

Offside Rear under body corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,832 miles

Offside Rear under body corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in central pivot (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 62,832 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear under body corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in central pivot (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,791 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in central pivot (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 52,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wrap around (side repeater portion) section of front lens missing [damage] (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in central pivot (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,714 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 46,714 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,744 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,544 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 13,198 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 13,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 12,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 9,581 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 7,541 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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OW53 FOK is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,914 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 OW53 FOK, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW53 FOK registered?

OW53 FOK is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for OW53 FOK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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