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EF51 BXJ

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,042 mi
Last recorded54,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BXJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 54,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 54,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 53,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 53,117 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,459 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 52,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,732 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,252 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,290 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012
Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,489 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 27,926 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,183 miles

n/s/ and o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,850 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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EF51 BXJ is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 58,835 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 EF51 BXJ, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF51 BXJ registered?

EF51 BXJ is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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The MOT history for EF51 BXJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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