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HF53 HRU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,172 mi
Last recorded75,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 68,836 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitted

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant bottle empty

coolant leak from front of cylinder head gasket

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,050 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,410 miles

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

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,047 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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HF53 HRU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

HF53 HRU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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