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RF53 KZW

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,552 mi
Last recorded110,552 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 KZW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 110,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,532 miles

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear metal brake lines have started corroding.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 110,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety ENGINE ANTIFREEZE LEAKING, POSSIBLY WATER PUMP( LEAKING FROM THIS AREA WHEN HOT) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear metal brake lines have started corroding.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,510 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe very badly corroded near support bracket

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 98,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,609 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,607 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,226 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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RF53 KZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RF53 KZW, 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 RF53 KZW registered?

RF53 KZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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