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MJ54 AJY

2005 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,435 mi
Last recorded66,435 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Tacuma51,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 AJY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,435 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 66,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,971 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front window not open

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 62,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front window not open

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,378 miles

Both headlight covers becoming deteriorated

Both rear tyres different size to both front

Coolent level low

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front exhaust section corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front tyre perishing in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beam surface corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 58,296 miles

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

Both headlight covers becoming deteriorated

Both rear tyres different size to both front

Coolent level low

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front exhaust section corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front tyre perishing in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beam surface corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,934 miles

Oil leak ()

Both front suspension coil spring retaining cups corroded

Both headlight covers becoming deteriorated

Both rear tyres different sizes to both fronts

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear foglight and reflector light assembly loose on one side

Fail 7 Jul 2016 53,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to joint for nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Both front suspension coil spring retaining cups corroded

Both headlight covers becoming deteriorated

Both rear tyres different sizes to both fronts

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear foglight and reflector light assembly loose on one side

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,481 miles

Both front wheel trims damaged

Both headlight lens are slightly deteriorated on upper edges

Both rear tyres are a different size to both front ones

Center exhaust section / silencer corroded and has a slight blow

Coolent level low

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade assembley has one plastic blade mounting insecure

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

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

Offside rear foglight lens assembley broken on one end

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 49,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front wheel trims damaged

Both headlight lens are slightly deteriorated on upper edges

Both rear tyres are a different size to both front ones

Center exhaust section / silencer corroded and has a slight blow

Coolent level low

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade assembley has one plastic blade mounting insecure

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

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

Offside rear foglight lens assembley broken on one end

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

body damage offside rear

engine manegment light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,101 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

body damage offside rear

engine manegment light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,482 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,108 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 14,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,589 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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MJ54 AJY is a 2005 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 51,657 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 MJ54 AJY, 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 21 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ54 AJY is a 2005 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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