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SF53 WXG

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,453 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,244 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,092 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,668 miles

1x high level brake light bulb in-op

Front wipers smeering slightly

O/S bottom arm bush splitting

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight egg/bulge in o/s/r sidewall

Steering rack damp

Fail 18 Nov 2009 54,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

1x high level brake light bulb in-op

Front wipers smeering slightly

O/S bottom arm bush splitting

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight egg/bulge in o/s/r sidewall

Steering rack damp

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,798 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 38,801 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

roller brake tester barely picked it up fault found on road test

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WXG is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SF53 WXG, 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 WXG is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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