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LJ53 UFX

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,758 miles

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,347 miles

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

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

slight accident damage to offside front wing, no sharp edges left.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,177 miles

Accident damage on offside front wing area, no sharp edges or projections at time of test.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,177 miles

Accident damage on offside front wing area, no sharp edges or projections at time of test.

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,526 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Impact damage to offside front and offside rear.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,525 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Impact damage to offside front and offside rear.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,092 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,446 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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LJ53 UFX is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 44,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 UFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ53 UFX registered?

LJ53 UFX is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LJ53 UFX safe to buy?

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