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AU53 BXB

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,490 mi
Last recorded64,490 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BXB
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,490 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 64,480 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,183 miles

brake pipes painted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 60,183 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes painted

Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,393 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes painted

complete underside of vehicle painted

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,029 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,002 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake discs pitted

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,655 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,581 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,443 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 33,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU53 BXB is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 BXB, 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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AU53 BXB is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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