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YS53 DTO

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DTO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step holed with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 74,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 74,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength viewed from road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts above cat (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,397 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,033 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 73,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,470 miles

Central Ball joint has slight play idler offside ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Ball joint has slight play idler offside ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,427 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 72,427 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers door requires attention

wiper mechanism requires attention

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front numberplate deteriorated

play in steering idler arm

sump shows signs of leakage

Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front numberplate deteriorated

play in steering idler arm

sump shows signs of leakage

Fail 22 May 2014 72,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust deteriorated

front number plate deterorated

fuel filter rusty

play in steering arm idler

rust

Pass 23 May 2013 72,427 miles

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

slight play in steering top bush

Fail 23 May 2013 72,427 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering top bush

Pass 11 May 2012 72,427 miles

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

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

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

droparm bush deteriorated

handbrake out of adjustment

play in steering bush

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake out of adjustment

movement in steering droparm

play in steering arm bush

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 72,477 miles

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,427 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,425 miles

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

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

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

rust needs addressing

Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

rust needs addressing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,048 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank/pipes corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,048 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank/pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,324 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 42,324 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YS53 DTO is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS53 DTO, 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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YS53 DTO is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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