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RF03 BFN

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BFN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

l p g tank corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,597 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

brake compensater stiff

front wipers split

front wipers starting to smear on screen

general underbody surface corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

washers weak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,980 miles

front coil springs rusty

front registration plate damaged but not effecting lettering

no spare wheel

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low 2mm

radiator leaking

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

temp fuel cap fitted

temp repair to o/s/f indicator light lense

Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,980 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front coilo springs rusty

front registration plate damaged but not effecting lettering

no spare wheel

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low 2mm

radiator leaking

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,353 miles

squeal from fanbelt

Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tail pipe not attached to rear ex box

squeal from fanbelt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,737 miles

belt squeal

front brake imbalance 18%

locking flexifuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre w2earing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,683 miles

both front indicators fading

front number plate cracked not effecting lettering

n/s/r temporary light repair not showing light white

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators fading

front number plate cracked not effecting lettering

n/s/r temporary light repair not showing light white

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,320 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,015 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 36,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 31,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2008 25,362 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 25,362 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 20,101 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 20,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,044 miles

both wiper blades split but still cleaning screen

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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RF03 BFN is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RF03 BFN, 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 RF03 BFN registered?

RF03 BFN is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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