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CX54 BLJ

2004 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,868 mi
Last recorded57,868 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 BLJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,868 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

front brake discs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front Body trim loose

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,715 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

front brake discs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front Body trim loose

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,746 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 48,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,050 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 41,014 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front and nearside front ball joint protective rubbers split

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,990 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 34,990 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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CX54 BLJ is a 2004 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CX54 BLJ, 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 CX54 BLJ registered?

CX54 BLJ is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is CX54 BLJ safe to buy?

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