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SJ03 FWU

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,138 mi
Last recorded74,138 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 74,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,253 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,253 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,527 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,346 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,945 miles

advise corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

offside front tyre sidewall heavily cracked

rear tyres have heavily cracked sidewalls

Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,945 miles

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

advise corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

offside front tyre sidewall heavily cracked

rear tyres have heavily cracked sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,094 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 FWU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ03 FWU, 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 SJ03 FWU registered?

SJ03 FWU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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