MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
corrosion o/s & n/s front & rear body mounts
exhaust system deteriorated
n/s Front idler arm bush needs greasing
o/s & n/s front upper &lower suspension bushes rubbers deteriorated
oil level low
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
All Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
corrosion o/s & n/s front & rear body mounts
exhaust system deteriorated
n/s Front idler arm bush needs greasing
o/s & n/s front upper &lower suspension bushes rubbers deteriorated
oil level low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
O/S & N/S Front Bumper Mounts Corroded
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake Pedal Travel Could be Improved to Make it Less
Clutch Fluid Low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Gear Selection Can Be Random
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
O/S & N/S Front Bumper Mounts Corroded
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Corrosion N/S Front Outer Sill
Horn Insecure
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
O/S & N/S Front Bumper Brackets Corroded
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion N/S Front Outer Sill
Horn Insecurely mounted
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
O/S & N/S Front Bumper Mounting Brackets Corroded
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tata Tl?
Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 BWZ is a 2003 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2003 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 39,808 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 Tata Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 BWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AU53 BWZ is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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