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FX04 EWD

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,072 mi
Last recorded90,072 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EWD
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 90,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,509 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,738 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,002 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,319 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,645 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,118 miles

Centre exhaust mount bush worn

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,118 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre exhaust mount bush worn

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,764 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 52,764 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,437 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 41,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,030 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FX04 EWD is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FX04 EWD, 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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FX04 EWD is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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