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WA53 GDV

2003 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GDV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,676 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,763 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 90,763 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,099 miles

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,099 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front propshaft bearing (at gearbox) noisy

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play on ns steering idler

Fail 21 Oct 2008 71,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play on ns steering idler

Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 61,471 miles

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

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

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

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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,115 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 48,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WA53 GDV is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WA53 GDV, 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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WA53 GDV is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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