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DX04 HCE

2004 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,429 mi
Last recorded62,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HCE
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 62,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 62,429 miles

Front Steering locking device missing All 4 nuts on new track rods are missing the split pins. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger for bumper mount holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Load bed floor in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,265 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight play in idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm idler arm slight vplay (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,512 miles

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

tyres starting to perrish

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,049 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 57,047 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,269 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,149 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,579 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

windscreen wipers are slow

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,361 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 38,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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DX04 HCE is a 2004 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX04 HCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX04 HCE is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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