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FJ53 DWX

2003 Daewoo Nubira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,774 mi
Last recorded78,774 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Nubira48,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DWX
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,774 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emmisions not tested due to water leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,128 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

battery leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,129 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

battery leaking

engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 168,131 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 168,012 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,036 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2008 53,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2007 42,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,070 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,764 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 30,764 miles

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

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nubira?

Based on 130,499 MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,281
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,348
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,921
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,811
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FJ53 DWX is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 48,614 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 Daewoo Nubira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 20,281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 DWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nubira typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ53 DWX is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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