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WJ03 UTC

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 UTC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 96,942 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 track rod end covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 96,942 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 track rod end covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres cracking through age

Pass 11 Feb 2017 81,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,689 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 68,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,893 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,302 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 49,302 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,725 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,725 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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WJ03 UTC is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ03 UTC, 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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WJ03 UTC is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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