MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
wiring is poor
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
wiring is poor
Offside Rear Upper shock absorber nut does not look fully tightened on locking device but is secure
brake pipes covered in underseal, signs of corrosion
slight play in steering pivot bush
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper shock absorber nut does not look fully tightened on locking device but is secure
brake pipes covered in underseal, signs of corrosion
slight play in steering pivot bush
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
washers weak
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Chassis/floorpan has all over corrosion
Fuel pipes corroded
Temp fuel cap fitted
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake valve leaking brake load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel area holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount area holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel area holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount area holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Chassis/floorpan has all over corrosion
Fuel pipes corroded
Temp fuel cap fitted
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
eng man light on
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine warning light remains on
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine warning light on
Battery tray badly corroded
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fuel pipes surface corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O\s seat belt mechanism cover missing but still operating ok
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery tray badly corroded
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fuel pipes surface corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O\s seat belt mechanism cover missing but still operating ok
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all fuel pipes very corroded!!
battery box rusty
slight stiffness in strut top mountings
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
fuel tank breathers very rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
fuel tank breathers very rusty
Fuel pipe/s corroded
slight play in steering bell crank pivot bush
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
slight play in steering bell crank pivot bush
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front and rear brake balance poor?
rear flexable brake hose cover rubbing on gas tank
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes squeak
rear brake hose cover rubbing on gas tank
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WG53 EAJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 WG53 EAJ, 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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WG53 EAJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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