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WJ53 WUO

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,352 mi
Last recorded26,352 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WUO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,551 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe corroding slightly.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,551 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe corroding slightly.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,132 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 11,132 miles

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 1,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,056 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Slight play in dog bone bushes

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,451 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Slight steering idler wear.

Surface rust forming on some mainline steel brake pipes.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,451 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Slight steering idler wear.

Surface rust forming on some mainline steel brake pipes.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,605 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WUO is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUO, 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 WUO is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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