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LX03 OPP

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,217 mi
Last recorded104,217 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OPP
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 104,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,355 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 89,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,773 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plate brake pipes corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

centre section of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plate brake pipes corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

centre section of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp patterns deteriorating.

centre section of exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

fuel pipes corroded underside

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 80,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp patterns deteriorating.

centre section of exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

fuel pipes corroded underside

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,259 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre & rear sections of exhaust starting to deteriorate

engine management light illuminated

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge & cuts in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre & rear sections of exhaust starting to deteriorate

engine management light illuminated

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge & cuts in outer sidewall

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

nearside rear backplate brake pipe corroded

offside rear backplate brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre & rear sections of exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre & rear sections of exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,488 miles

The catalytic converter is starting to break up inside.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

The catalytic converter is starting to break up inside.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,596 miles

slight movement side to side on steering colomn

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,289 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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LX03 OPP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LX03 OPP, 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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LX03 OPP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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