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RD03 ZWS

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,174 mi
Last recorded27,174 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZWS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 27,174 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 26,824 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 26,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,359 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 26,357 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,691 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 25,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,745 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

lgp tank badly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 22,745 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

lgp tank badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,060 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipe rusty

lpg cylinder very rusty and weak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 21,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes and fuel pipe rusty

lpg cylinder very rusty and weak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,408 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,404 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2009 12,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2007 10,067 miles

adv:slight play in steering idler.

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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RD03 ZWS is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RD03 ZWS, 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 RD03 ZWS registered?

RD03 ZWS is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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