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WA53 OGW

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,174 mi
Last recorded74,174 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 OGW
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,174 miles

Nearside inner rear (sill) suspension component mounting prescribed area is covered in body filler

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,174 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covers fitted on both sides sills

vehicle surface + parts rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,094 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,484 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,484 miles

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

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,378 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,761 miles

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

Advise on emissions high ok for test

Advise on fog light switch sticks ok at time of test

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,416 miles

Advise on smoke from rear exhaust after long idle

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

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

Noise from offside rear brakes

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

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

mist of oil on power steering box

Fail 2 Nov 2007 56,248 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise on smoke from rear exhaust after long idle

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

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

Noise from offside rear brakes

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 OGW is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WA53 OGW, 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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WA53 OGW is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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