CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU04 YCB

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,035 mi
Last recorded43,035 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tata
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YCB
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
View full Tata Safari reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front registration plate bracket damaged

Intermittent fault with fog light switch

Offside front wheel arch liner damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,513 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front registration plate bracket damaged

Intermittent fault with fog light switch

Offside front wheel arch liner damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes rusting

nsr tyr slight cracking

slight play nsf steering

wet under jeep

Fail 1 Nov 2012 34,842 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both body mounts rusting front

fuel pipes rusting

nsr tyr slight cracking

slight play nsf steering

wet under jeep

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,587 miles

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

both front discs corroded

exhaust repaired

rear side facing seats not required to be fitted with seat belts

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,708 miles

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

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
Full Tata Safari reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU04 YCB is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU04 YCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU04 YCB?

You can check the full history of CU04 YCB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU04 YCB registered?

CU04 YCB is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is CU04 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 YCB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU04 YCB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU04 YCB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.