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SJ53 MPU

2004 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Hijet40,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MPU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 74,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 68,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 35,507 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 35,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,119 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,119 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Other passenger door hinge insecure tail board (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,216 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both offside and nearside where chassis is double skinned for front subframe mounts (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 30,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both offside and nearside where chassis is double skinned for front subframe mounts (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,578 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 27,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,326 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 24,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broke (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 20,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 17,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,941 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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SJ53 MPU is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJ53 MPU, 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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SJ53 MPU is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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