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VU03 GWJ

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,520 mi
Last recorded75,520 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 GWJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 75,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,660 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 74,660 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,264 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,369 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,367 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,566 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 42,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Very slight play in steering idler

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VU03 GWJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU03 GWJ, 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 VU03 GWJ registered?

VU03 GWJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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