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MW03 LZV

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 LZV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 80,951 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,922 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,910 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both side front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear clear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s headlamp out of focus (lens cloudy) (1.8.A.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r brake binding (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 76,565 miles

n/s headlamp pattern just visible

rear indicaters pale

Fail 8 May 2015 76,565 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s headlamp pattern just visible

rear indicaters pale

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,194 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,194 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 70,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,990 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 43,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake pipes corroding

complete exhaust rusty

front brake discs lipping

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,515 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

complete exhaust rusty

front brake discs lipping

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,725 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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MW03 LZV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW03 LZV, 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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MW03 LZV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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