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FH03 CZS

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,284 mi
Last recorded55,284 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CZS
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 55,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 6 Oct 2025 55,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brakes worn

Fail 3 Oct 2024 52,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brakes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2023 50,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion off side front inner wing

near side rear inner sill corroded

off side rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

war in off side front anti roll bar link bushes

wear in off side front top mount

Fail 2 Oct 2023 50,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion off side front inner wing

near side rear inner sill corroded

off side rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

war in off side front anti roll bar link bushes

wear in off side front top mount

Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on inner/outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 45,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2019 44,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,612 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both front outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,612 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 40,592 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,289 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 38,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2015 35,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,567 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 25,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,465 miles

bth rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,539 miles

advise only noted that all tyres outter side-walls are cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,155 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,585 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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FH03 CZS is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH03 CZS, 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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FH03 CZS is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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