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EF53 ZVO

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,498 mi
Last recorded52,498 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZVO
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

exhaust cat rattling inside

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Fail 30 Dec 2015 52,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

exhaust cat rattling inside

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,395 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux belt worn/cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2015 47,395 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aux belt worn/cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,237 miles

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,969 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,134 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 21,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2006 15,094 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 ZVO is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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