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WJ04 EAC

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,501 mi
Last recorded47,501 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 EAC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 47,501 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 47,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,278 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 46,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,058 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,296 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2007 12,118 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,118 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

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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WJ04 EAC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 51,034 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 WJ04 EAC, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ04 EAC registered?

WJ04 EAC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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