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BJ03 HVS

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,358 mi
Last recorded102,358 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HVS
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 102,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,794 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,537 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,537 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,712 miles

Brake pipes greased

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 83,906 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,132 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,574 miles

nearside rear sill dented

offside rear tyre startingt to perish

uneven wear offside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2011 72,573 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear sill dented

offside rear tyre startingt to perish

uneven wear offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,590 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

front wishbone rear bushes split

fuel lines corroded

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer side walls scuffed and perished

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,098 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,452 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,041 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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BJ03 HVS is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 52,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 HVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 HVS is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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