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WA53 GFE

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,321 mi
Last recorded80,321 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GFE
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,321 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 80,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,607 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,250 miles

Nearside and off side rear radius arm bushes perrishing

Nearside front steering idler has movement

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,756 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 51,756 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,360 miles

Long handbrake lever travel

Off side front tyre 1.6mm

Off side rear radius arm front bush worn

Wear in near side steering idle

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 34,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Slight leak from steering box.

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 GFE is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFE, 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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What year was WA53 GFE registered?

WA53 GFE is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is WA53 GFE safe to buy?

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