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BX54 KXH

2004 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,448 mi
Last recorded74,448 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KXH
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,448 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 74,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on fuel pipes at rear . but no leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,388 miles

NEARSIDE REAR METAL FUEL PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,353 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,892 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,714 miles

Both headlight paterns poor

Both sideway headlight adjusters broken

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight weep [ leak ] power steering - pipe off reservoir

Wiper blades split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,714 miles

Both headlight paterns poor

Both sideway headlight adjusters broken

Engine oil leak

Slight weep [ leak ] power steering - pipe off reservoir

Wiper blades split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,076 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Headlight paterns poor

Play nearside front drop arm - new part fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2009 54,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,172 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 43,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,871 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 34,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 KXH is a 2004 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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