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MX53 LTA

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LTA
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 83,065 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 8 Jun 2018 83,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,565 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,564 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,033 miles

Engine managemnt light on

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges wearing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both section of (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear , front section of (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear , rear section of (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Engine managemnt light on

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges wearing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 74,115 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 74,115 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 May 2014 71,692 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 71,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,175 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 24 May 2013 68,175 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pipes rusty

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 12 May 2012 64,788 miles

offside front rack end slight movement

Pass 3 May 2011 60,965 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 53,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,788 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,316 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 LTA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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