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YR03 ZTB

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,310 mi
Last recorded70,310 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ZTB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 70,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,974 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 62,393 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 62,393 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside side door does not open

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,673 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2018 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes corroding

ns front tyre worn on the outer edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,487 miles

Central Mirror broken

Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,483 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Central Mirror broken

Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145c12 perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,121 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 31,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 30,985 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2012 27,532 miles

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

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

fuel tank rusting around fuel filler pipe

Fail 14 May 2012 27,532 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

fuel tank rusting around fuel filler pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,441 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 26,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 23,580 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 23,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 20,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,177 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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YR03 ZTB is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YR03 ZTB, 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 YR03 ZTB registered?

YR03 ZTB is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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