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KJ53 AMV

2004 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 AMV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,628 miles

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

free play idler

Fail 27 Sep 2012 90,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

free play idler

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,354 miles

clutch release bearing noisey

Fail 10 Feb 2011 80,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

fuel filler neck in poor condition

nearside rear back plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,170 miles

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

brake-pedal seems slightly spongy. although brake-effort o.k, needs investigating

Fail 1 Feb 2010 67,170 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake-pedal seems slightly spongy. although brake-effort o.k, needs investigating

Pass 3 May 2008 53,139 miles

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

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

n/s steering idler has slight play

Pass 15 May 2007 47,688 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 47,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 47,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION

PAS BOX LEAKING CLOSE TO LIMITS, N/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED

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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KJ53 AMV is a 2004 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KJ53 AMV, 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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KJ53 AMV is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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