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DX53 BFJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,320 mi
Last recorded75,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,320 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,320 miles

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

rear brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,357 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,194 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,194 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,072 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,601 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 41,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,203 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 26,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,961 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,684 miles

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

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 BFJ 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 DX53 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

DX53 BFJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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