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CF53 CRJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CRJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,163 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 114,129 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,749 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,551 miles

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

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

slight bind to rear n/s wheel

Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind to rear n/s wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,770 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 84,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,313 miles

brake fluid level down

exhaust system slightly corroded

hand brake level high

Fail 17 Dec 2009 70,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level down

exhaust system slightly corroded

hand brake level high

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2007 44,129 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak from vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,129 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Oil leak from vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,170 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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CF53 CRJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF53 CRJ, 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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CF53 CRJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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