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PL03 HGF

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,776 mi
Last recorded69,776 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HGF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,776 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,778 miles

Front imbalance close to limit

Fail 22 Jul 2011 69,778 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front imbalance close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,594 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,589 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,879 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,161 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,903 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 21,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,710 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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PL03 HGF is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PL03 HGF, 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 PL03 HGF registered?

PL03 HGF is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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