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SJ04 GSD

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,133 mi
Last recorded78,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 GSD
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,133 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,506 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,581 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,058 miles

Front wipers smeering screen

Unable to check tow bar socket

Fail 28 Jun 2012 65,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smeering screen

Unable to check tow bar socket

O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 28,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,338 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,338 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn

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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SJ04 GSD is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 51,034 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 SJ04 GSD, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ04 GSD registered?

SJ04 GSD is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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