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RX53 KJV

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,873 mi
Last recorded55,873 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 KJV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,873 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 55,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

fuel lines corroded slightly

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,639 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 54,634 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,387 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 53,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,813 miles

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

prop shaft joints slightly worn

steering idler has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,244 miles

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

steering idler has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,405 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,405 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,142 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 32,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,520 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 22,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,976 miles

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Fail 15 Nov 2006 9,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY IN N/S STEERING IDLER ARM

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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RX53 KJV is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX53 KJV, 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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RX53 KJV is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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