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WJ53 WUV

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,821 mi
Last recorded16,821 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WUV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 16,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,612 miles

both front track control arm , inner bushes starting to shift.

slight damage to both number plates.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 15,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

both front track control arm , inner bushes starting to shift.

slight damage to both number plates.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in dog bone joint bushes

slight play in steering idler

Fail 26 Sep 2012 14,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in dog bone joint bushes

slight play in steering idler

Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Slight steering idler wear.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 11,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Slight steering idler wear.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 9,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering idler.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,097 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering link bushes (dogbone)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,679 miles

Both front and rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to perish

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,985 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 4,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WUV is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ53 WUV, 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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What year was WJ53 WUV registered?

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

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