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KX53 BGO

2003 Tata Tl

Yellow Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,337 mi
Last recorded91,337 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BGO
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,127 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,732 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,731 miles

Oil leaks at engine.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,731 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leaks at engine.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,177 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroding and blowing.

Front brake efficiency low,could cause rear brakes to lock if applied firmly.

Front discs badly corroded.

Number plate lamp broken.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,175 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 72,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

dust covers split on track rod ends

handbrake warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nsr tyre started to perish

Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre started to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 55,190 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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KX53 BGO is a 2003 Tata Tl in Yellow with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 39,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 BGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX53 BGO is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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