MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
o/s front inner steering arm ball joint rubber deteriorated
o/s front tyre wearing outer edge
slight oil leak steering box
slight play steering idler arm
surface cracks n/s front and n/s rear tyres
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
o/s front inner steering arm ball joint rubber deteriorated
o/s front tyre wearing outer edge
slight oil leak steering box
slight play steering idler arm
surface cracks n/s front and n/s rear tyres
deterioration o/s front track arm inner joint rubber boot
slight play n/s steering idler arm
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
deterioration o/s front track arm inner joint rubber boot
Nail in offside front tyre
o/s front draglink joint rubber boot split
slight play n/s steering idler arm
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CX53 EDP is a 2004 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CX53 EDP, 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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What year was CX53 EDP registered?
CX53 EDP is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 February 2004.
Is CX53 EDP safe to buy?
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