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LK03 FFD

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,697 mi
Last recorded130,697 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FFD
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 130,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 130,691 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 129,144 miles

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

slight wear to nearside steering arm pivot housing (bush/bearing)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 127,071 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,138 miles

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

exhaust rubbers detiriated but still secure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 107,593 miles

Petrol breather pipe split

Steering box weeping slightly

Track rod end inner dust covers split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,812 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Fail 9 Jul 2008 93,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,940 miles

nearside stearing idler arm has play in bushes but not dangerous

slight inbalance in rear brakes

stearing box damp

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,281 miles

play in near side idler arme bush †all exhaust rubber mountinges cracking and week

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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LK03 FFD is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK03 FFD, 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 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK03 FFD is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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