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CU53 ATO

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,879 mi
Last recorded59,879 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ATO
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,879 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2013 57,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,116 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to view outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,037 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 55,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,786 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 49,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight seepage from diesel leak off pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,725 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 25,719 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CU53 ATO is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 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 CU53 ATO, 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 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU53 ATO is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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