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VF03 YPH

2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,755 mi
Last recorded78,755 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD44,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YPH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2009 78,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,086 miles

offside front idler arm rubber split

Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,086 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

offside front wheel arch insecure

offside track control arm inner ball joint rubber split

Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,093 miles

offside front top wishbone bush slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2007 56,093 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

front offside inner track rod end rubber split and leaking grease

hazard warning light switch cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,866 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,035
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 97
Steering pivot point has excessive play 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
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VF03 YPH is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 44,108 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 Loadbeta TDI 4WD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF03 YPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VF03 YPH is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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