2004 Daewoo Tacuma 1.6L Petrol · MF04 LXH
2004 Daewoo Tacuma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 65,597 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- DAEWOO TACUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF04 LXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 65,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF04 LXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Daewoo Tacuma (MF04 LXH) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))”.
MF04 LXH Mileage History
- 21/06/202462,042 mi
- 27/06/202462,043 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/202563,603 mi+1,560 mi
- 02/07/202563,605 mi+2 mi
- 30/07/202665,597 mi+1,992 mi
Average of roughly 1,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daewoo Daewoo Tacuma
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Hydraulic Brake Line Corrosion and Fluid LeakageSerious
The rigid steel hydraulic brake pipes routed along the underbody floorpan to the rear brakes are subject to road salt spray and dirt entrapment along chassis retaining clips. Severe surface corrosion develops into deep pitting and hairline fractures that can weep or burst under emergency pedal pressure. Loss of hydraulic fluid causes severe brake sponge, extended stopping distances, and complete hydraulic circuit failure, leading directly to MOT test failure.
- Timing Belt Cam Roller and Idler Pulley FailureSerious
The 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre DOHC petrol engines utilise an interference valvetrain driven by a rubber timing belt running over composite plastic-caged idler rollers and a mechanical tensioner. When replacement exceeds 40,000 to 50,000 miles, the plastic idler pulley casing cracks or its internal ball bearings seize under thermal stress. This causes the belt to jump teeth or snap, resulting in catastrophic piston-to-valve collisions that bend valves, damage guides, and require an expensive cylinder head rebuild.
- Idle Air Control Valve and Intake Manifold Air LeaksModerate
The stepper-motor Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and rubber inlet manifold gaskets deteriorate from oil mist accumulation, carbon sludge, and heat cycling. Unmetered air entering the intake plenum causes the engine management system to miscalculate air-fuel ratios, resulting in sudden erratic engine revving up to 2,000 rpm while stationary in traffic, persistent hesitation under light acceleration, strong fuel odours, and occasional engine stalling when dipping the clutch.
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