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BU03 NFE

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,090 mi
Last recorded79,090 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 NFE
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,090 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,537 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 66,537 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,130 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,907 miles

Rear indicators colour fading

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,687 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,639 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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BU03 NFE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU03 NFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 NFE registered?

BU03 NFE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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