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WA53 BZN

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,473 mi
Last recorded103,473 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BZN
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 103,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link! Rattling badly (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split! Consider replacing.

No oil showing on dip stick! Engine rattly! Oil added prior to mot test.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak Bad oil leak! ()

This car needs a good clean inside! and boot needs to be cleared for next mot!

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,585 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

air intake pipe split

auxiliary drive belt perished

oil leaks

Fail 26 Aug 2016 97,585 miles

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

Engine light on

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

air intake pipe split

auxiliary drive belt perished

oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,138 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FRONT AND REAR AND ALL OUTER PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

DRIVE BELT PERISHED

ENGINE LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EGGES (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAKS

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

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,138 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FRONT AND REAR AND ALL OUTER PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

DRIVE BELT PERISHED

ENGINE LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EGGES (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAKS

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

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,716 miles

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

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

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

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

auxilliary belt deteriorated split and deteriorated

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated ! (engine management light)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,477 miles

MIL on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,477 miles

MIL on

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 90,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 73,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,601 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,601 miles

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

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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WA53 BZN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WA53 BZN, 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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WA53 BZN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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