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HF53 FYE

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,767 mi
Last recorded86,767 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FYE
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,767 miles

fuel pipes slight corrosion

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,767 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slight corrosion

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,345 miles

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

Oil leak

spare tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,294 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,770 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 45,764 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,905 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,327 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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HF53 FYE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HF53 FYE, 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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What year was HF53 FYE registered?

HF53 FYE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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