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YG03 FSU

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,583 mi
Last recorded73,583 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 FSU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 72,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,347 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,976 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Steering arm pivot slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 54,033 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,528 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,557 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front number plate damaged

OSF headlamp trim damaged

OSR light cluster damaged

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

Roof corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust broken

Fail 25 Nov 2011 29,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust broken

Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,198 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r service brake

Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r service brake

Fail 31 Aug 2009 14,690 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

did not lock on rear both service brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2009 14,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

did not lock on rear both service brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,648 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 10,648 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,902 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 6,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YG03 FSU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YG03 FSU, 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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What year was YG03 FSU registered?

YG03 FSU is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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