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SF53 YCJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 YCJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 77,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 75,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,682 miles

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

put 3 lt engine oil in to carry ot test

Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

put 3 lt engine oil in to carry ot test

Pass 19 Nov 2011 64,242 miles

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear offside tyre tread out of shape & has cuts

offside & nearside front tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 19 Nov 2011 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear offside tyre tread out of shape & has cuts

offside & nearside front tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,760 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,855 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,784 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 YCJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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