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AP04 WCZ

2004 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WCZ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,211 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Service Brake & Parking Brake have just met the requirements.

brake pipes covered in grease.

chassis corroded.

inner rack joints have slight play.

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded.

oil leak.

slight play detected at wheel.

traces of bodyfiller found on n/s/r inner wheel arch area

underbody corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,211 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes covered in grease.

chassis corroded.

inner rack joints have slight play.

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded.

oil leak.

slight play detected at wheel.

underbody corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,796 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 66,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 63,204 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 54,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 49,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,314 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 45,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,344 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,197 miles

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

slight play in n/s drop arm

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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AP04 WCZ is a 2004 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 45,799 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 AP04 WCZ, 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 22 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP04 WCZ is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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