MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s lower sill panel has surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
wipers slight smeary
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, also outer sidewall has a small indent (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
rear seat belts could not be checked
slight bind from n/s/r wheel
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EU53 DSY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 EU53 DSY, 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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EU53 DSY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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