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FA53 LCV

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,896 mi
Last recorded74,896 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 LCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,609 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the outer side wall/showing the inner cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 67,163 miles

Offside Rear the tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 4 May 2016 67,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (2)_front to rears to the flexi rubber hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear the tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 15 May 2015 63,910 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 63,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer edge of the offside front tyre part worn.

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer edge of the offside front tyre part worn.

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,012 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,272 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,887 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,390 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 11,390 miles

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

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

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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FA53 LCV is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 51,034 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 FA53 LCV, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA53 LCV is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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