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SJ03 BPF

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,819 mi
Last recorded41,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 BPF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,819 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 41,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,174 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,174 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,627 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n oise n/side rear hub

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,190 miles

engine management light staying on

slight front brake judder

Fail 1 Feb 2008 25,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light staying on

slight front brake judder

Pass 1 May 2006 17,236 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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SJ03 BPF is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ03 BPF, 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 SJ03 BPF registered?

SJ03 BPF is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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