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DX53 BCF

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,253 mi
Last recorded67,253 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,418 miles

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

Fuel filler cap is of temporary type DOES maintain effective seal

Fail 24 Jan 2019 59,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel filler cap is of temporary type DOES maintain effective seal

Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,876 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,564 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 42,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,171 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,010 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 29,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front mirror lens cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,267 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,211 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 BCF 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 DX53 BCF, 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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DX53 BCF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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