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DX53 BFE

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 102,709 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,420 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 99,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,001 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,091 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,120 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2006 42,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front wiper blade is starting to perish

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 BFE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX53 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

DX53 BFE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is DX53 BFE safe to buy?

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