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HF03 EFP

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,302 mi
Last recorded68,302 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EFP
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but allowing access to vehicle

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,302 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but allowing access to vehicle

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,774 miles

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

N/s/r tyre low on outer edge

O/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,774 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

N/s/r tyre low on outer edge

O/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,315 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking down to 3mm.

o/s rear tyre perishing,cracking and down to 2mm.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,315 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking down to 3mm.

o/s rear tyre perishing,cracking and down to 2mm.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,030 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,030 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,427 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 53,427 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar mounting 'd' bush

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,245 miles

29% imbalance on rear service brake

front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,257 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid level low

front no.plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,453 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,056 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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HF03 EFP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HF03 EFP, 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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HF03 EFP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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