MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
coolant level low
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
coolant level low
engine management light on
oil below minimum level
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
Oil leak
coolant level on minimum
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
coolant level on minimum
Oil leak
nearside front wiper blade split
offside rear tyre has cracks / perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
nearside front wiper blade split
offside rear tyre has cracks / perished
Nail in nearside front tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?
Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH53 ETX is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FH53 ETX, 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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What year was FH53 ETX registered?
FH53 ETX is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 7 January 2004.
Is FH53 ETX safe to buy?
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