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MX53 UXE

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,566 mi
Last recorded71,566 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UXE
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,566 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

front wiper blades poor

o/s rear tyre deteriorated in sidewalls

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly insecure on trackrod clip adrift

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2019 71,440 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

front wiper blades poor

o/s rear tyre deteriorated in sidewalls

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly insecure on trackrod clip adrift

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,270 miles

both front shocker casing flanges corroded

e.m.l light on

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre damaged in sidewall

poor dip beam images

Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,269 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split also insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

both front shocker casing flanges corroded

e.m.l light on

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s front tyre badly deteriorated and cracking in sidewalls strong advise

n/s rear brake pipe corroded strong advise

n/s rear tyre damaged in sidewall

o/s rear tyre deteriorated in sidewalls and nail in tread

poor dip beam images

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,876 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,876 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal gaiter leaking fluid (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 58,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 57,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,586 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,888 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,888 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 May 2011 55,518 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 10 May 2011 55,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,256 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,294 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 3 Dec 2007 32,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,091 miles

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

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 UXE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UXE, 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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What year was MX53 UXE registered?

MX53 UXE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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