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WJ52 WNY

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

13,577 mi
Last recorded13,577 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WNY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 13,577 miles

all tyres perishing

center and rear exhaust corroding

front inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,472 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 26 Apr 2024 13,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 13,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 13,004 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 13,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 12,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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 close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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))

Pass 1 May 2020 12,695 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 12,695 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 12,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 12,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 12,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,089 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,858 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,561 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 11,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,844 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both front tyres have small cracks in sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2012 10,844 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

both front tyres have small cracks in sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 9,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 8,160 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 8,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,876 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 5,355 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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WJ52 WNY is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,253 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 WJ52 WNY, 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 24 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ52 WNY registered?

WJ52 WNY is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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