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SF53 YDR

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,749 mi
Last recorded88,749 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe leaking slighly (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near side track rod end slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 77,962 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,962 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,888 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,643 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,643 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,619 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,584 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 47,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,237 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 YDR is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SF53 YDR, 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 YDR is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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