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FP53 JVM

2003 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

145,161 mi
Last recorded145,161 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 JVM
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 145,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 145,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 144,912 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,633 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front doors check straps detatched

slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 10 Dec 2007 35,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front doors check straps detatched

slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 29 Oct 2007 35,630 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all steel brake pipes corroding

electric mirror adjusters sticking

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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FP53 JVM is a 2003 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 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 FP53 JVM, 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 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP53 JVM is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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