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PJ53 DKF

2004 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,957 mi
Last recorded75,957 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Hijet40,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DKF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,957 miles

battery loose

Fail 29 Oct 2012 75,957 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery loose

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,957 miles

slight play steering rack arm link

Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 64,558 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 64,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,122 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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PJ53 DKF is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PJ53 DKF, 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 PJ53 DKF registered?

PJ53 DKF is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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The MOT history for PJ53 DKF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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