MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
corrosion to the offside front bumper support panel
rear chassis rusty and corroding
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
corrosion to the offside front bumper support panel
rear chassis rusty and corroding
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
damage to n/s door mirror
heavy corrosion to front of exhaust system
heavy wear on edge of o/s/f tyre and wear on edge of n/s/f
slight play in rear leaf spring bushes
some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
vehicle appears to have accident repair to n/s
wet conditions under vehicle
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
damage to n/s door mirror
free travel on parking brake
heavy corrosion to front of exhaust system
heavy wear on edge of o/s/f tyre and wear on edge of n/s/f
slight play in rear leaf spring bushes
some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
vehicle appears to have accident repair to n/s
wet conditions under vehicle
both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges
brake pipes to both front flexes and both rear cylinders getting corroded
some corrosion rear chassis rails
windscreen marked
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges
brake pipes to both front flexes and both rear cylinders getting corroded
some corrosion rear chassis rails
windscreen marked
How Reliable is the Tata Tl?
Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 HVK is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 HVK, 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 22 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AU53 HVK is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 6 January 2004.
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