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GX04 CMV

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,418 mi
Last recorded38,418 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 CMV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,418 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,839 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,420 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

near side front tyre wall damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,420 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

near side front tyre wall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,881 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,792 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 15,555 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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GX04 CMV is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver 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 GX04 CMV, 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 GX04 CMV registered?

GX04 CMV is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is GX04 CMV safe to buy?

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