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PO53 LHR

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 LHR
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,351 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,348 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,786 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,786 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside 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 17 Dec 2011 71,080 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

unable to check both rear wheel bearings for roughness

Fail 10 Dec 2010 63,525 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,343 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,181 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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PO53 LHR is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PO53 LHR, 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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PO53 LHR is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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