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HG53 YEK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,656 mi
Last recorded80,656 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YEK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 80,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,991 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bleached out (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Exhaust system in poor condition and rear hanger fractured

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion on sills

Fail 12 Apr 2019 66,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre pressure found very low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion on sills

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,436 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,436 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 53,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring fractured (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,879 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Slight weep from power stearing rack

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,093 miles

Slight weep from power stearing rack

Fail 31 Oct 2013 48,093 miles

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

Slight weep from power stearing rack

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,054 miles

Slight weep from power stearing rack

Fail 18 Oct 2012 46,053 miles

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

Slight weep from power stearing rack

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,604 miles

Corrosion on off side front brake pipe

Slight oil weep from power stearing rack

Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,568 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Corrosion on off side front brake pipe

Rear brake ballence poor

Slight oil weep from power stearing rack

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,730 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight weep from power stearing rack

Unable to check near side wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,993 miles

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)

slight bind nearside brake.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,141 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 34,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,932 miles

slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,657 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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HG53 YEK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG53 YEK, 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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HG53 YEK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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