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VX53 LZL

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LZL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 74,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak level lower than min. ()

E.M light keeps on dashboard

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 72,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,087 miles

front subfame corroded

slight corrosion to both the rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,087 miles

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

front subfame corroded

slight corrosion to both the rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,127 miles

nearside front macpherson strut has slight roughness in the upper attachment

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak ??.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,546 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,856 miles

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATES MOUNTING SCREWS LOOSE

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,856 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATES MOUNTING SCREWS LOOSE

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,288 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 38,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,226 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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VX53 LZL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX53 LZL, 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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VX53 LZL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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