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EF53 ZVU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,209 mi
Last recorded87,209 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,347 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,310 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,920 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 29,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,604 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,785 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 ZVU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

EF53 ZVU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is EF53 ZVU safe to buy?

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