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MLZ 9703

2004 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 9703
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,207 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to o/s inner sill

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,207 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s inner sill

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,879 miles

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

corrosion to o/s inner sill

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,140 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded in places

centre/rear exhaust in slightly poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,138 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn to limit

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,134 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres on 1.6 legal limit.

Front brake discs very rusty.

Metal fuel lines badly corroded.

Rear exhaust pipe over fuel tank very badly corroded.

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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MLZ 9703 is a 2004 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MLZ 9703, 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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What year was MLZ 9703 registered?

MLZ 9703 is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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