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MF52 HFJ

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 HFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,180 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,787 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,787 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,933 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 85,932 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,894 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 83,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,026 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 82,021 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 72,062 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,329 miles

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

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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MF52 HFJ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF52 HFJ, 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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MF52 HFJ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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