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WR53 HPO

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,326 mi
Last recorded86,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HPO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,326 miles

Front springs loose when jacked up but secure once lowered

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 May 2026 86,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Harness from engine to the front of radiator (4.11 (a) (i))

Front springs loose when jacked up but secure once lowered

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 May 2025 71,689 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 May 2025 71,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle with an unsafe modification Bracket for shock absorber bolt removed (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,703 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,762 miles

noise to o/s/f tyre

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 28 Mar 2023 65,506 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine management light (LPG system fitted)

n/s wiper slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

noise to o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 57,828 miles

Prop shaft likely to become detached New prop shaft fitted (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,588 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,557 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2017 49,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate cracked

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2017 49,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,906 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,206 miles

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)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 5 Nov 2015 44,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 41,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,691 miles

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 23 Oct 2013 38,430 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 38,430 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,184 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 35,184 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,504 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,146 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,636 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 18,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,553 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,655 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 11,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WR53 HPO is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 WR53 HPO, 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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WR53 HPO is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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