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EF53 YUV

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,116 mi
Last recorded88,116 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YUV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,116 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre poor

underside corroded

both rera coil springs corroded

n/s rack has play

Fail 12 Oct 2012 88,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front and rear and nearside front tyre side wall perished and cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,025 miles

front tyres worn low

noise from engine

rear shock absorbers weak

rear tyres perishing and worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front tyres worn low

noise from engine

rear shock absorbers weak

rear tyres perishing and worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,575 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2010 71,572 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,724 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2008 56,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 56,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,006 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 47,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,747 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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EF53 YUV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EF53 YUV, 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 EF53 YUV registered?

EF53 YUV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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