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YM53 KXO

2004 Daihatsu Hijet

Purple Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Hijet40,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KXO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 96,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 95,961 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 94,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 93,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Tank Corroded To Rear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch into inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed In Areas

Fail 27 Sep 2024 93,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Tank Corroded To Rear

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch into inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed In Areas

Fail 7 Feb 2024 93,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s scrubbed close too cords (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 90,429 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,359 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,486 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,182 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 85,157 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted and pivot worn (1.1.17 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,088 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 64,088 miles

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

slight play in the steering bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,367 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,353 miles

corrosion on rear silincer

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,439 miles

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

some slight fluctuation of front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,890 miles

nearside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,591 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm inside edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread at centre

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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YM53 KXO is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet in Purple with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM53 KXO, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YM53 KXO registered?

YM53 KXO is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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