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S5 VKG

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

60,520 mi
Last recorded60,520 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VKG
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 60,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

fog light switch sticking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside door mirror glass damaged slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,500 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fog light switch sticking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside door mirror glass damaged slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,286 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil warning light flashing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 59,286 miles

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil warning light flashing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,553 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2009 58,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,526 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,821 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 55,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,805 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 35,805 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S5 VKG is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S5 VKG, 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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S5 VKG is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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