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HF03 EHX

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,854 mi
Last recorded127,854 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EHX
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,854 miles

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

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 127,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 122,308 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2016 122,270 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 117,659 miles

(advice) nearside front cv gaiter has a pin hole

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damaged to offside rear

both front fog lamps glass damaged

both headlamps lens dull

both rear coil springs rusted

centre exhaust system corroded

front windscreen has a stonechip

offside rear lamp lens has a crack

rear fog lamp slightly insecure

rear wiper blade split/worn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 117,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

(advice) nearside front cv gaiter has a pin hole

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damaged to offside rear

both front fog lamps glass damaged

both headlamps lens dull

both rear coil springs rusted

centre exhaust system corroded

front windscreen has a stonechip

offside rear lamp lens has a crack

rear fog lamp slightly insecure

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 116,231 miles

(advice) nearside front outer cv gaiter has a pin hole

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both headlamps lens dull

centre exhaust system corroded

engine over heating

front windscreen has a stone chip zone a area

nearside front fog lamp glass damaged

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside rear lamp lens has a crack

rear fog lamp slightly loose

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 111,889 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both headlamps lens dull

nearside front fog lamp glass damaged

nearside front outer cv gaiter has a slight pin hole

offside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

rear fog lamp slightly loose

rear wiper blade split/worn

tail-gate locking mechanism lever sticking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 111,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both headlamps lens dull

nearside front outer cv gaiter has a slight pin hole

offside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

tail-gate locking mechanism lever sticking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

offside rear lamp lens cracked

rear tail gate lock mechanism lever sticking

Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

offside rear lamp lens cracked

rear tail gate lock mechanism lever sticking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,731 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,324 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,420 miles

offside rear tyre wall starting to crack up

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,824 miles

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

oil warning light on

scratches on offside front wing

wheel trim missing from nearside front

Fail 27 Jun 2006 45,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,451 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 EHX is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EHX, 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 EHX is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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