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EU53 JYZ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,334 mi
Last recorded51,334 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JYZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,334 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

grease on brake pipes

o/s mirror

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

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on chassis +o/s sill

Fail 3 Mar 2015 51,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror

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

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on chassis +o/s sill

Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s mirror

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

rust on front & rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,683 miles

rust on front & rear brake pipes

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s mirror

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,360 miles

engine mount

rear brakes uneven

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

rust on front & rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2013 45,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mount

rear brakes uneven

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

rust on front & rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,435 miles

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

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

grease on brake pipes

o/s/f lower engine mount

rear brakes uneven

Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f lower engine mount

rear brakes uneven

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,778 miles

front brakes uneven

grease on front brake pipes

temp repair on rear

Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,774 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front brakes uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,243 miles

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 23,465 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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EU53 JYZ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU53 JYZ, 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 JYZ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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