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MX53 LVB

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,786 mi
Last recorded110,786 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LVB
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 110,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member damaged

front plastic under cover insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2025 110,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded at offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp stops working when brake lamps are operating (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member damaged

front plastic under cover insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2024 106,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills becoming weak with corrosion over existing welded areas

front cross member damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2024 106,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from corroded centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills becoming weak with corrosion over existing welded areas

front cross member damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section corroded and slight blow

o/s track rod end dust cover splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from corroded centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 94,291 miles

front lower arms rear bushes starting to wear

Fail 25 Jan 2021 94,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes corroeded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front lower arms rear bushes starting to wear

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,736 miles

BOOT HANDLE STICKING

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BUSHES

BOTH REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD AREA

EXHAUST CORRODED +SLIGHTLY BLOWING ON CENTRE

Fail 24 May 2018 92,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot handle sticking

both rear tyres splitting in tread [195/60/15h]

exhaust corroded + blowing slightly in centre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,324 miles

boot handle sticking

corrosion starting in some brake pipes

engine light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall has damage

o/s/r tyre starting to split on edge of tread [195/60/15h]

Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to rear sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to rear sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bind on o/s/r wheel [not yet excessive]

boot handle sticking

corrosion starting in some brake pipes

engine light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall has damage

o/s/r tyre starting to split on edge of tread [195/60/15h]

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,079 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 84,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,868 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,845 miles

front bumper slightly damaged

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper slightly damaged

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,730 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 72,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,079 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 LVB is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MX53 LVB, 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 LVB is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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