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BX54 KPY

2004 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,905 mi
Last recorded36,905 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KPY
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,905 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s beasmet pattern becoming poor.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s beasmet pattern becoming poor.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,371 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

slight uneveness in rear brakes.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,805 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on front brake discs.

front shock absorbers slightly soft.

play in n/s steering system/link end.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,801 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

corrosion on front brake discs.

front shock absorbers slightly soft.

play in n/s steering system/link end.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,056 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs.

imbalance in front brakes.

play in o/s+n/s/r anti roll bar link bushes.

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,405 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.

n/s/f suspension arms corroding.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f suspension arms corroding badly.

play in n/s steering idler/pivot point.

rear coil springs corroding badly.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 23,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.

n/s/f suspension arms corroding.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f suspension arms corroding badly.

play in n/s steering idler/pivot point.

rear coil springs corroding badly.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,421 miles

front suspension/arms corroding.

oil leak.

play in steering system

rear suspension/coil springs corroding.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 17,419 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension/arms corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil leak.

play in steering system

rear suspension/coil springs corroding.

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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BX54 KPY is a 2004 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX54 KPY, 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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BX54 KPY is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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