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DX53 VRG

2003 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,247 mi
Last recorded140,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Tata Loadbeta37,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VRG
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 140,247 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 140,247 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 116,641 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 116,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 116,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,028 miles

VEHICLE UNTIDY

Fail 2 Feb 2010 9,028 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

VEHICLE UNTIDY

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,808 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Feb 2008 43,637 miles

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

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

n/s steering idler slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,637 miles

n/s steering idler slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,494 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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DX53 VRG is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 37,871 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 Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 VRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX53 VRG registered?

DX53 VRG is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is DX53 VRG safe to buy?

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