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AU53 BXE

2003 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,548 mi
Last recorded70,548 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BXE
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside tyre detoriated

offside front tyre detoriated

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,310 miles

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

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

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

exhaust pipe fouling on body

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,121 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 53,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chip in screen

Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,245 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chip in screen

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner tie rod ball joint gaiter split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,140 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 22,150 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,150 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 BXE is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU53 BXE, 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 BXE is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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