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WJ53 WUL

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,346 mi
Last recorded136,346 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WUL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 136,346 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 136,346 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,677 miles

Battery tray corroded.

Gas tank corroded.

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear. (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 131,676 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Battery tray corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gas tank corroded.

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear. (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,009 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to perish

Corrosion to underside of body and chassis

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering 'dog bone' bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2016 124,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal rubber starting to perish

Corrosion to underside of body and chassis

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering 'dog bone' bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,567 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 104,567 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,308 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 94,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,013 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,509 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,234 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,388 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,361 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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WJ53 WUL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ53 WUL, 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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WJ53 WUL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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