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WK53 ZRG

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

64,429 mi
Last recorded64,429 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ZRG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,429 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,429 miles

Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,429 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,429 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,429 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2012 64,429 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,929 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,051 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,051 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,571 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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WK53 ZRG is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 WK53 ZRG, 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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WK53 ZRG is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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