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AU53 HVM

2004 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,985 mi
Last recorded49,985 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HVM
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,985 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,041 miles

Nearside Rear Cracking on side wall!

Offside Rear Cracking on side wall!

Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cracking on side wall!

Offside Rear Cracking on side wall!

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,525 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,848 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering idler arm.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,372 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 43,369 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,493 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,114 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering idler arm.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,041 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in nearside drag link.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 33,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in nearside drag link.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,070 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,887 miles

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

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 HVM is a 2004 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 45,799 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 HVM, 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 22 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 HVM is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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