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SJ04 GSF

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,086 mi
Last recorded95,086 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 GSF
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,086 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 95,086 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,079 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,071 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 95,071 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,052 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,052 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,016 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 95,016 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,338 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,338 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

coolant header tank empty engine oil leak n/s mirror cracked engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 12 Jul 2011 69,531 miles

Cracks to passenger front tyre.

Slight play to passenger bottom balljoint.

Small split to passenger wiper blade.

Unable to check boot floor due to load

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,739 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 61,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,236 miles

O/S REAR 1 OF 2 POSITION LAMPS NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 37,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,950 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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SJ04 GSF is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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