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LG52 DCE

2003 Daf Unknown

Black Diesel 9200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,993 mi
Last recorded198,993 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Daf Unknown330,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 DCE
MakeDaf
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 198,993 miles

Floor not fully secure middle gangway by drivers seat area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torsion bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 198,977 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Floor not fully secure middle gangway by drivers seat area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torsion bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 197,265 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 197,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 191,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 187,357 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive auto lub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 187,355 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive auto lub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 185,863 miles

Nearside Front back plate missing

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear back plate missing

Offside Front black plate missing

emmisions to clean to check

Pass 1 Jun 2016 185,786 miles

offside rear shocker bushes getting worn

small cut offside front tyre tread

How Reliable is the Daf Unknown?

Based on 737 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,302
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 5
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 4
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
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LG52 DCE is a 2003 Daf Unknown in Black with a 9,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Daf Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 330,791 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 Daf Unknown fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG52 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daf Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Daf Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG52 DCE registered?

LG52 DCE is a 2003 Daf Unknown, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is LG52 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 DCE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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