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KE53 VGM

2004 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,760 mi
Last recorded37,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Loadbeta45,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VGM
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,760 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brakes in need of adjustment

Pass 10 May 2012 36,098 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,233 miles

could not adjust the headlight aim as the vehicle is loaded

front n/s inner track rod end dust cover split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 30,225 miles

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

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

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

could not adjust the headlight aim as the vehicle is loaded

front n/s inner track rod end dust cover split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,384 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 23,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,576 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 18,558 miles

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

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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KE53 VGM is a 2004 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 45,104 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 KE53 VGM, 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 22 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE53 VGM is a 2004 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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