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SS03 ROM

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 ROM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 46,986 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 46,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 46,551 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 45,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 44,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 44,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,665 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 44,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,806 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 38,806 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 38,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,220 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 38,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 35,033 miles

o s front seat belt trim brocken but working

Fail 21 May 2013 35,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front windscreen scratched

o s front seat belt trim brocken but working

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,030 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

drivers seatbelt latch cover missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 35,024 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seatbelt latch cover missing

Fail 2 Nov 2011 35,017 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades poor performance

drivers seatbelt latch cover missing

Pass 13 May 2010 34,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,604 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,141 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,141 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 31,071 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 30,636 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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SS03 ROM is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SS03 ROM, 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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SS03 ROM is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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