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CX53 EDP

2004 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,188 mi
Last recorded76,188 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 EDP
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,188 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 76,184 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,639 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,639 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,808 miles

deterioration o/s front track arm inner joint rubber boot

slight play n/s steering idler arm

Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,204 miles

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.

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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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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CX53 EDP is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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