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MX53 AKJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,763 mi
Last recorded84,763 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 AKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,798 miles

eml on

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,039 miles

eml light on.

oil leak and possible antifreeze.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,039 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

coolant level low.

eml light on.

oil leak and possible antifreeze.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,687 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

eml on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,826 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,624 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,235 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,596 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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MX53 AKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX53 AKJ, 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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MX53 AKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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