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HF03 EHK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,199 mi
Last recorded80,199 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EHK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,199 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,441 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,436 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,589 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,574 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,478 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r tyre badly cracking

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 46,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,556 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre pereshed

o/s/r tyre pereshed & close to the limit

Fail 28 Jun 2010 40,552 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre pereshed

o/s/r tyre pereshed & close to the limit

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,414 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,124 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 19,124 miles

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

Offside 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.

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 EHK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHK, 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 EHK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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