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VX53 OCY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OCY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,278 miles

corrosion to exhaust middle and rear

general oil leraks

Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust middle and rear

general oil leraks

Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,397 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,094 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,094 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,550 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brakes binnding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,658 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,814 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 OCY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,998cc 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 VX53 OCY, 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 OCY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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