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BU02 MFF

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,858 mi
Last recorded102,858 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MFF
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,848 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 85,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,911 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,612 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 74,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,420 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,029 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,568 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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BU02 MFF is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 46,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 MFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU02 MFF is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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