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MX53 HDL

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,309 mi
Last recorded50,309 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HDL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,309 miles

EML(WARNING LAMP) SHOWING A FAULT

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML(WARNING LAMP) SHOWING A FAULT

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,307 miles

n/s front brake pipe sighns of corrosion

n/s front to rear brake pipe sighns of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer sill getting weak in places

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,756 miles

o/s outer sill getting weak in places

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,209 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,398 miles

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

Nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 16,393 miles

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

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

Nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,243 miles

advise rear numberplate starting to break up

all the brake pipes that are not protected are starting to corrode and could do with some attention.

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 HDL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX53 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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