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AY54 CTO

2004 Tata Tl

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,614 mi
Last recorded100,614 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 CTO
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,614 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 100,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 91,159 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure play in pin (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2017 84,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 77,162 miles

steering box bottom drag link ball joint has slight lift

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Fail 12 May 2016 77,084 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

steering box bottom drag link ball joint has slight lift

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 18 May 2015 71,510 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

brake pedal travel could be better

engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

rear and front to rear brake pipe have surface rust advise clean and grease

some body corrosion

Fail 14 May 2015 71,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

brake pedal travel could be better

engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

rear and front to rear brake pipe have surface rust advise clean and grease

some body corrosion

Fail 12 May 2014 65,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 65,910 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 60,392 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 54,827 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres getting low

underbody and suspension rusting

Pass 13 May 2011 46,627 miles

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

front brake discs corroding and swept area reduced advise early replacement

slight play in n/s idler

Pass 12 May 2010 35,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 22,754 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 17,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 17,750 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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AY54 CTO is a 2004 Tata Tl in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 AY54 CTO, 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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AY54 CTO is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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