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YD53 NCJ

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,674 mi
Last recorded183,674 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 NCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 183,674 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

both parking brake outer cables cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 183,442 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

both parking brake outer cables cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 171,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis and bodywork slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 157,620 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Fail 28 Nov 2014 157,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Pass 13 Dec 2013 145,319 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 145,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both propshaft universal joints worn

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 134,181 miles

Chassis corroded slightly

EML on

Front sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 120,845 miles

Cam cover gasket leaking

Fuel pipes corroded

Radiator has slight leak

Sump corroded and leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2011 120,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Cam cover gasket leaking

Fuel pipes corroded

Radiator has slight leak

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,025 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking slightly

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 109,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking slightly

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 97,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,635 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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YD53 NCJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD53 NCJ, 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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YD53 NCJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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