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HF53 HPU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,509 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,871 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 77,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom swivel (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,777 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,771 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,241 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 HPU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HPU, 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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HF53 HPU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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