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LX53 GNU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,447 mi
Last recorded54,447 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GNU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,138 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear 195/60H15 tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Passenger middle rear seatbelt webbing type pretensioner activated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,324 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,045 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,365 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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LX53 GNU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LX53 GNU, 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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LX53 GNU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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