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OY53 RZB

2003 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 RZB
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,970 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,967 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,329 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,558 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres staring to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,673 miles

Advise rear fuel pipes rusty

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,858 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 38,858 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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OY53 RZB is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY53 RZB, 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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OY53 RZB is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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