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FJ53 TDU

2003 Daewoo Nubira

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,534 mi
Last recorded77,534 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Nubira48,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 TDU
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 77,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch to the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch to the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle has slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2016 70,705 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle has slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,698 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,693 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sille rear end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,778 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,320 miles

air bag and mil lights on

Fail 25 Nov 2011 40,239 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag and mil lights on

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,617 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,390 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Engine management lamp on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,782 miles

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 TDU is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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