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AU53 DHX

2003 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,065 mi
Last recorded60,065 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 DHX
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brakes slightly binding and noisy when rotated - may require attention

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,649 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre sidewall perished no cords visable

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall perished no cords visable

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,446 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake pipes undersealed, difficulty inspecting

offside front wiper blade split

oil level below minimum

play detected in steering box, further investigation required

Fail 3 Dec 2010 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake pipes undersealed, difficulty inspecting

offside front wiper blade split

oil level below minimum

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,481 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,421 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 23,390 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,046 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 20,033 miles

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

Offside Front 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 DHX is a 2003 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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