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AU53 DJD

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,775 mi
Last recorded48,775 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 48,775 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 48,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,656 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 23,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,371 miles

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 DJD is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJD, 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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What year was AU53 DJD registered?

AU53 DJD is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 DJD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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