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WN52 VVD

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

70,024 mi
Last recorded70,024 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 VVD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 70,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front steering idler arm bush has play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 64,833 miles

Central Front steering bush/idler has slight play

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 64,819 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tale (4.5.3 (a))

Central Front steering bush /idler has slight play

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe into compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In side of frame rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

Steering idler bushings worn

Fail 27 Mar 2024 61,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe into compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In side of frame rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

Steering idler bushings worn

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sill Rusted And Holed

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,791 miles

Nearside Front Sill Rusted And Holed

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,200 miles

Nearside Both Front Sill Rusted And Holed

Fail 23 Feb 2021 52,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Both Front Sill Rusted And Holed

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,921 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering Pivot Has Slight Play

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,059 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,271 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,619 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 31,756 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,756 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,315 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 29,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,097 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,717 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,520 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,520 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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WN52 VVD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WN52 VVD, 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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WN52 VVD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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