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PF52 XAJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 XAJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,215 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,155 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,603 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

spare tyre outer edge unevenly worn below legal limit spare tyre also has nail in tread

Fail 17 Dec 2007 39,603 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,955 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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PF52 XAJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF52 XAJ, 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 PF52 XAJ registered?

PF52 XAJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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