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RX04 PZD

2004 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,677 mi
Last recorded41,677 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 PZD
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,677 miles

n/s and o/s under body corrosion non structural

Fail 3 Nov 2017 41,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s under body corrosion non structural

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,309 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

earth strap from body to gearbox insecure/not fastened to gearbox

power steering pump damp & power steering fluid level low on min

rear diff/axle leaking oil

Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

earth strap from body to gearbox insecure/not fastened to gearbox

power steering pump damp & power steering fluid level low on min

rear diff/axle leaking oil

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front chassis slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight cuts to outer sidewalls

nearside steering box ball joints have slight play

offside rear tyre has slight cuts to outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,440 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,170 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 20,170 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,216 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 15,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RX04 PZD is a 2004 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX04 PZD, 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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RX04 PZD is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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