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BX54 KSO

2004 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,974 mi
Last recorded61,974 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KSO
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,974 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

various corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,246 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various corrosion under body

Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various corrosion under body

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,973 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,728 miles

o/s outer sill rust hole

Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,728 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s outer sill rust hole

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 52,195 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,468 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear spring eyes almost touching body mounting points both sides

Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,339 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear spring eyes almost touching body mounting points both sides

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 32,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,826 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 24,833 miles

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

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

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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BX54 KSO is a 2004 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BX54 KSO, 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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BX54 KSO is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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