2003 Daihatsu Hijet 1.3L Petrol · CU03 VTY

The 2003 Daihatsu Hijet presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 3 September 2025 at 55,877 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in September 2024 and September 2023 also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the observed period. Recorded mileage stands at 55,877 miles against an estimated 23 years of age, equating to roughly 2,429 miles per year. This is low for the vehicle's age. The records show only modest annual accumulation: 52,056 miles on the failed 25 August 2023 test, 52,080 miles at the pass on 1 September 2023, 53,826 miles at the failed 22 August 2024 test, 53,869 miles at the pass on 2 September 2024, and 55,877 miles at the 2025 pass. Gaps between tests are short and the data is sparse but clean, with no advisories or consumable wear flagged at any stage. The two failure entries from August 2023 and August 2024 carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical rejection. The clean pass history suggests previous owners maintained basic test compliance, though the absence of advisories on a 23-year-old lightweight commercial vehicle is unusual and warrants scrutiny of components testers typically flag. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the Hijet's age and likely periods of standing. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be checked for hidden degradation not captured in the sparse record. Confirm the 55,877 mileage is genuine via service history, as low-use vehicles often conceal overdue rubber and fluid renewal.