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AP03 REX

2003 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,448 mi
Last recorded43,448 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 REX
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 34,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

advise front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,603 miles

front brake discs corroding and pitting inner faces

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,374 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 13,374 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,962 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Safari?

Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
5,427
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
891
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 769
Steering pivot point has excessive play 604
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 488
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 396
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 342
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AP03 REX is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Safari fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 769 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 REX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Safari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP03 REX registered?

AP03 REX is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is AP03 REX safe to buy?

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