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BW04 RUC

2004 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

41,020 mi
Last recorded41,020 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Tata Loadbeta45,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RUC
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Tie down bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member by load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill, corrosion extends full length of inner sill with some less corroded areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Pivot seized , no abs on vehicle (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting area corroded, sufficient number of other mounts in good order

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded, not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Underside of cab near to seat belt mounts corroded but only on extended lip

Reverse lamps not working

Tow bar electrics socket insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside mirror slightly loose

body mount areas near headlamps have corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2018 59,663 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator switch faulty will not remain on left turn (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both sides body mounting areas under headlamps corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside mirror slightly loose

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold (7.1.2)

Front body mount areas corroded both sides

Nearside steering relay has slight movement on pivot

Fail 19 Jan 2017 56,682 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold (7.1.2)

Front body mount areas corroded both sides

Nearside steering relay has slight movement on pivot

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,596 miles

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

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

nsf and osf body mounts are corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 53,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsf and osf body mounts are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,248 miles

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

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

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

nsf body mount area corroded, body remains secure

Fail 22 Dec 2014 50,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

nsf body mounting area corroded

osf brake has slightly restricted free movement

osr plastic wheel arch missing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,688 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf drive shaft not locating in cv joint... lost 4wd

Fail 15 Jul 2013 44,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nsf drive shaft not locating in cv joint... lost 4wd

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,873 miles

front exhaust mounting has come off

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mounting has come off

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,941 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch fluid low

osf tyre cracked in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,684 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nsf indicator lens repaired with tape

os wiper blade split

Fail 18 Aug 2007 20,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf indicator lens repaired with tape

os wiper blade split

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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BW04 RUC is a 2004 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 2004 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 45,104 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 Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 RUC, 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 22 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW04 RUC is a 2004 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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