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BV53 CZR

2003 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CZR
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,537 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

handbrake operation stiff

nearside inner track rod end boot split

offside inner track rod end boot split

offside rear tyre cut in tread

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2010 31,537 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cut in tread offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pipe fouling on handbrake cable

offside and nearside inner track rod end gaters split

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

battery insecure

cut in tread on off side rear tyre

near side inner track rod end gaiter split

near side rear brake pipe fouling on hand brake cable

off side inner track rod end gaiter split

spare tyre loose in carrier

spare tyre on legal limit

Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,193 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 23,503 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 23,503 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,442 miles

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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BV53 CZR is a 2003 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 39,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV53 CZR, 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 23 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV53 CZR is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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