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SH03 SYT

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 SYT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 81,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155 12c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,662 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 81,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2020 81,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 80 12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 73,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,399 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,045 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,045 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,635 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 56,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OFF-SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON INNER SIDE WALL

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

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

REAR SILENCER AND TAIL PIPE RUSTY

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,514 miles

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

OFF-SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON INNER SIDE WALL

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

REAR SILENCER AND TAIL PIPE RUSTY

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,736 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,386 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,216 miles

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes corroded, Susct play in front steering idler, n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit,Tracking check, Rear brake hoses starting to wear.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes corroded, Susct play in front steering idler, n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit,Tracking check, Rear brake hoses starting to wear.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,022 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,270 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,301 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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SH03 SYT is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SH03 SYT, 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 SH03 SYT registered?

SH03 SYT is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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