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PG53 UMB

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 UMB
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,156 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlights in poor / cloudy condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight pattern only just visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,016 miles

back box bracket broken

both headlights in poor condition

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside number plate bulb dim

offside rear brake slightly binding

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,827 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,826 miles

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

centre silencer corroded

nearside front wiper

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,265 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 90,265 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,097 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,714 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2015 77,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,931 miles

front wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,685 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,719 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 22,719 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,684 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,114 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 13,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust middle box is slightly noisy

oil residue on steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,753 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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PG53 UMB is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PG53 UMB, 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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PG53 UMB is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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