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OY03 LNK

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,426 mi
Last recorded51,426 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LNK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 51,426 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 50,392 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Waxoyled preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in rustproofing. (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax/oil rust proofing.

Fail 13 Dec 2023 48,891 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in rustproofing. (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax/oil rust proofing.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,928 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 47,913 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,354 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 46,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,133 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 41,133 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,375 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 39,375 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,082 miles

Fuel pipe to filter and fuel filter corroding,no leaks apparent.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,313 miles

Foot-brake efficiency right on 50% minimum limit.

Load area boarded

Nearside front tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

Underside (including brake pipes etc) undersealed/greased

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,558 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Underneath vehicle and metal brake pipes has been coated with waxoil / underseal.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,939 miles

Offsdie front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,936 miles

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

Offsdie front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,629 miles

1. Slight damage to n/s rear light lens. 2. Front brake pads wearing low. 4. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at limiter valve.

5. Slight blow on centre exhaust system.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 28,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Slight damage to n/s rear light lens. 2. Front brake pads wearing low. 4. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at limiter valve.

5. Slight blow on centre exhaust system.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,166 miles

n/s rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 1,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 1,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

light switch sticky

rear fog light needs cleaning out

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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OY03 LNK 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 66.7%.

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 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 OY03 LNK, 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 OY03 LNK registered?

OY03 LNK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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