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DX53 BBJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,725 mi
Last recorded77,725 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,725 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 77,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,540 miles

both wipers slighty smearing screen

front number plate slighty discoloured

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,056 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,919 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 29,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,703 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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DX53 BBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DX53 BBJ, 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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What year was DX53 BBJ registered?

DX53 BBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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