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GX53 GJK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,744 mi
Last recorded75,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GJK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 75,744 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Sep 2016 74,327 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,572 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 72,562 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,684 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive .

centre exhaust section deteriorated .

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,236 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,848 miles

all shocks soft

emissions passed but very eratic

nsr tyre worn on edges cuts to tread

osf nsf metal brake pipes corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all shocks soft

nsr tyre worn on edges cuts to tread

osf nsf metal brake pipes corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,576 miles

damage to nsf roadwheel rim

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage to nsf roadwheel rim

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 46,561 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

damage to nsf roadwheel rim

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,402 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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GX53 GJK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GX53 GJK, 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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GX53 GJK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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