MOT Status
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74,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SJ53 MPU registered?
SJ53 MPU is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 January 2004.
Is SJ53 MPU safe to buy?
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