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X523 BYD

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Black Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,430 mi
Last recorded77,430 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 BYD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,430 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,424 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,487 miles

exhaust repaired

knocking noise steering rack

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust repaired

knocking noise steering rack

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,195 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,188 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,216 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,623 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,623 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,470 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 46,453 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,531 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 33,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X523 BYD is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Black with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 48,610 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 X523 BYD, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X523 BYD registered?

X523 BYD is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X523 BYD safe to buy?

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