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SF53 UFC

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 UFC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,109 miles

advise front metal brake pipes

advise reminder of sills

Fail 22 Jan 2016 79,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front metal brake pipes

advise reminder of sills

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,323 miles

advise metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2015 75,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,632 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,631 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,811 miles

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

drivers wiper slight tear

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,937 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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SF53 UFC is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SF53 UFC, 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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SF53 UFC is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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