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WN53 DMU

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 DMU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,074 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

horn working but sounding weak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,342 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,030 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 81,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,525 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 76,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,327 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 63,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,616 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,654 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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WN53 DMU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN53 DMU, 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 WN53 DMU registered?

WN53 DMU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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