MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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))
front lower arms rear bushes starting to wear
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
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
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
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]
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]
Offside rear tyre tread cracking.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside rear tyre tread cracking.
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)
front bumper slightly damaged
front reg plate slightly damaged
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front bumper slightly damaged
front reg plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?
Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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