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CU53 EFM

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,439 mi
Last recorded105,439 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EFM
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

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

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)

coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,880 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,614 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,796 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 87,796 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,192 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,570 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,739 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,927 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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CU53 EFM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU53 EFM, 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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CU53 EFM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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