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SG53 VCE

2004 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,349 mi
Last recorded48,349 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Hijet40,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VCE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,349 miles

passenger inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,349 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger inner sill corroded

passengers side front tyre nail in it

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,821 miles

front chassis corroded

passengers side inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front chassis corroded

passengers side inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,522 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,522 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,684 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,684 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery tray corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,426 miles

battery box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 36,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

battery box corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2008 29,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery tray holed corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,407 miles

battery tray holed corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,703 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 22,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,077 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 16,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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SG53 VCE is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG53 VCE, 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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SG53 VCE is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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