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SF03 LSL

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,231 mi
Last recorded79,231 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LSL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,231 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs, inner faces corroded.

check engine warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre perishing & tread low at edges.

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs, inner faces corroded.

both wiper blades split

check engine warning lamp on

n/s wiper, poor clearing action.

o/s/f tyre perishing & tread low at edges.

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,156 miles

EML on

N/S/R Wheel bearing is slightly rought when rotated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,187 miles

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

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)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

N/S/R Wheel bearing is slightly rought when rotated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,342 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine check light on indicating a fault

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine check light on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 52,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,675 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 43,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,813 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,665 miles

advisory cut in n/s/f tyre tread but not down to cord

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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SF03 LSL is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF03 LSL, 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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SF03 LSL is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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