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YF53 KLD

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KLD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,042 miles

Rear underbody welding undersealed all o/s n/s

horn on dash switch o/s lower

Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,042 miles

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

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

Rear underbody welding undersealed all o/s n/s

horn on dash switch o/s lower

Fail 18 Aug 2021 96,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside out side sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems tank (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Lower rusting to all springs suspension etc

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,367 miles

Battery box corroded.

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Subframe corroded.

Central Front Suspention arms corroded.

Fuel filter sweating.corroded

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring weak

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring weak.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under sliding side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under sliding side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,730 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,730 miles

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

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose corroded in wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in wheel arch to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to 4 way valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to 4 way valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to 4 way valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

corrossion at an advanced state detected at both sides inner sill sections & underside of vehicle

exhaust system is deteriorated

front suspension components & rear suspension components all heavily corrodded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,218 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

corrossion at an advanced state detected at both sides front inner sill sections & underside of vehicle

exhaust system is heavily corrodded

front suspension components & rear suspension components all heavily corrodded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,611 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSF TYRE ON 2 TO 3MM.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,692 miles

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

both backing sills corroded

o/s mirror cracked

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,980 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 31,980 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YF53 KLD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF53 KLD, 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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YF53 KLD is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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