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LK04 CDF

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,790 mi
Last recorded104,790 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 CDF
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,989 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,023 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,572 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,676 miles

slight wear o/s front inner drag link end

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,442 miles

slight play n/s outer track rod end

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both inner track rod ends dust covers split.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 47,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both inner track rod ends dust covers split.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,180 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,096 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 35,096 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,809 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 30,809 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LK04 CDF is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 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 LK04 CDF, 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 22 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK04 CDF is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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