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WG53 FYT

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FYT
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,150 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 82,134 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,076 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,363 miles

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

Rear brake backing plae badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,109 miles

All 4 road springs corroded

Both front link arms worn and knocking

Both front tyres low on outer edge

Front arm rear bush starting to split

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Rear upper bump stops split/perished

Slight noise from both front top mount bearings

Some corrosion on both metal lines at flexys

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 45,986 miles

fuel filter pipe damaged

both wishbone bushes sepperating

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,581 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,487 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 FYT is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYT, 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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WG53 FYT is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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