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Y301 GFG

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Maroon Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,660 mi
Last recorded52,660 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 GFG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,660 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 52,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 52,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 52,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,904 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 51,877 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch/ end of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper suspension mounting visible in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper suspension mounting visible in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

low reading rear foot brake

wear steering rack bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2022 51,034 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

low readings both rear footbrakes

wear steering rack bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,017 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

low reading both rear foot brakes

wear steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,874 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

both outside loading can not be opened from outside

wear steering rack bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2020 50,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

both sides outer loading doors not opening from outside

wear steering rack bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,843 miles

Front slight play in steering rack bushes

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side loading doors dont open from outside

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,803 miles

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

both sides loading doors can not be opened from outside

slight wear steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides loading doors can not be opened from outside

slight wear steering rack bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2017 50,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides loading doors can not be opened from outside

slight wear steering rack bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,173 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both side loading doors can not be opened from outside

slight wear rack bushes

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Nov 2016 49,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise brake check

both side loading doors can not be opened from outside

brake effort low 54% limit 50%

slight wear rack bushes

wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wear / perishing ( poor condition ) 155/12

Offside Rear tyre wear/perishing ( poor condition ) 155/12

both side loading doors not opening from outside

wear steering rack bush

Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,805 miles

155/80/12

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r leaf spring slightly worn

o/s/f tyre perishing and worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2014 93,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

155/80/12

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r leaf spring slightly worn

o/s/f tyre perishing and worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise van side doors unable to open from outside

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall[155 80 12]

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,974 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise van side doors unable to open from outside

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall[155 80 12]

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,374 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,580 miles

rear exhaust system slightly detreriated

Fail 28 Oct 2011 83,580 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust system slightly detreriated

Pass 16 Oct 2010 74,130 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,995 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,827 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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Y301 GFG is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Maroon with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y301 GFG, 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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Y301 GFG is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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