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WJ03 UTE

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,871 mi
Last recorded64,871 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 UTE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 64,871 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,781 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,138 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 61,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,345 miles

local corrosion underside

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

local corrosion underside

Fail 7 Aug 2018 60,337 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened back plate (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

local corrosion underside

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,156 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,335 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,621 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,621 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,001 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,001 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,268 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,268 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 49,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,328 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 41,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,233 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,346 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre on legal limit

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 UTE is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ03 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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