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PJ53 ZBU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 ZBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,231 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,231 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,966 miles

slight knock in steering rack

chips in windscreen

general oil leak

muti v belt perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,236 miles

general oil leaks

Fail 10 Jan 2008 28,223 miles

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

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

general oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2006 17,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 17,333 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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PJ53 ZBU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ53 ZBU, 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 PJ53 ZBU registered?

PJ53 ZBU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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