MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
small cut on n/s rear tyre
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
oil leak
small cut on n/s rear tyre
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres showing abnormal wear to inner edges
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RK53 FZL is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 RK53 FZL, 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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How do I check the history of RK53 FZL?
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What year was RK53 FZL registered?
RK53 FZL is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is RK53 FZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK53 FZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RK53 FZL have outstanding finance?
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