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BX54 KXF

2004 Tata Safari

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KXF
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,485 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front discs corroded

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,413 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

small hole in n/s/r light unit

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,737 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 38,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,069 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,069 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,627 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,485 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,157 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,157 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,391 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,679 miles

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 KXF is a 2004 Tata Safari in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KXF, 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 KXF is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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