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WG53 FYP

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,562 mi
Last recorded46,562 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FYP
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,392 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 45,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,160 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,395 miles

front brake pads low n/s and o/s front

n/s front metal brake pipe slight corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2016 43,395 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low n/s and o/s front

n/s front metal brake pipe slight corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,685 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,607 miles

front pads are on the limit of 1.5mm

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,554 miles

chip in windscreen

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,271 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre is close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre is getting low

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre is close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre is getting low

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

slight oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid getting low

oil leak from engine (suspect sump bung)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,480 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,940 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,835 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,078 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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WG53 FYP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG53 FYP, 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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What year was WG53 FYP registered?

WG53 FYP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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