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WJ54 ULY

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

29,802 mi
Last recorded29,802 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 ULY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 29,802 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 29,588 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 29,588 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 28,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 28,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 27,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 26,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 25,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight leak from tank

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,445 miles

n/s/f tyre detereated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 21,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre detereated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 13,939 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 13,939 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers door check strap broken.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Reverse light lens broken/missing.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 8 Jan 2009 7,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 8 Jan 2008 2,015 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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WJ54 ULY is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,078 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 WJ54 ULY, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ54 ULY is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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