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SF53 CWY

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,364 mi
Last recorded55,364 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CWY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 55,364 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 55,364 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,168 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,168 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 38,423 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 38,423 miles

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

advisory both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 25,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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SF53 CWY is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SF53 CWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF53 CWY registered?

SF53 CWY is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SF53 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 CWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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