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WJ54 UMC

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

45,782 mi
Last recorded45,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 45,782 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 45,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2025 43,959 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,816 miles

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 42,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,500 miles

Both chassis corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside front floor corroded and holed

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,444 miles

both headlight aims poor beam pattern

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,270 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 42,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,086 miles

Nearside Centre Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Centre chassis slightly corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 42,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Centre Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Centre chassis slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,990 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,335 miles

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

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

both rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 40,323 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,418 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,830 miles

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

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

both metal fuel pipes front to rear corroded

lpg tank corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,816 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,457 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,434 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,312 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 30,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,235 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,235 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 24,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,194 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,245 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 17,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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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WJ54 UMC is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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