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SF53 YCO

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,240 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes next to rear ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 62,822 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing low to edges

exhaust in corroded condition

Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,903 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing low to edges

exhaust in corroded condition

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipe showing signs of rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak from engine ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

both front tyres worn on edges but still good tread in center

exhaust system center box rusting / rattling

Fail 14 Nov 2016 51,972 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding nsr binding badly osr binding slightly (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipe showing signs of rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak from engine ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

both front tyres worn on edges but still good tread in center

exhaust system center box rusting / rattling

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,922 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,869 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 30,867 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,073 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 25,136 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate poorly fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,517 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 YCO is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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