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AY04 DDA

2004 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,265 mi
Last recorded77,265 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DDA
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,265 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play idler bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,265 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play idler bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,841 miles

play to steering idler bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,172 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fog light switch sticky

n/s front idler bushes wearing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,085 miles

Both front fog lamp lenses missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic sill covers prevent inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,847 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lamp lenses missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic sill covers prevent inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2010 57,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 49,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 34,023 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AY04 DDA is a 2004 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY04 DDA, 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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AY04 DDA is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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