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WJ51 YBD

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 62,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate not in central position

headlamps deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear door tempremental

underside of vehicle coated in waxoyl

Fail 24 Apr 2025 62,368 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp beam images blurred slightly

front number plate not in central position

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear door tempremental

underside of vehicle covered in waxoyl

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,108 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,535 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,706 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,649 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,272 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear service brake becoming lazy.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,812 miles

rear service brake becoming lazy.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,240 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking up.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 37,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,541 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 35,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,999 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,600 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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WJ51 YBD is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 48,610 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 WJ51 YBD, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ51 YBD registered?

WJ51 YBD is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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