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EF53 YUY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 105,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both front drop links slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2019 105,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front drop links slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,930 miles

E/M/L light on

Fail 19 Feb 2018 100,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

E/M/L light on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,933 miles

E/M/L light on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 96,866 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E/M/L light on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,758 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/wiper wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,498 miles

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

exhaust started to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyrs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,207 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,051 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 YUY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EF53 YUY, 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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EF53 YUY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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