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WA53 GEY

2003 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,808 mi
Last recorded39,808 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GEY
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,808 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 39,808 miles

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 39,770 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre prop bush worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,166 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

engine undertray about to drop off

n/s/f and o/s/f front discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,845 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch slave pipe coroded

n/s steering idler has slight play

o/s/f bumper mounting coroded

Fail 16 Dec 2009 35,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch slave pipe coroded

n/s steering idler has slight play

o/s/f bumper mounting coroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,217 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front drag link ball joints

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,081 miles

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

slight travel on foot brake

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,087 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,087 miles

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

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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WA53 GEY is a 2003 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 39,808 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 Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 GEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WA53 GEY is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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