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WJ52 LXY

2003 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,236 mi
Last recorded80,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LXY
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,236 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 80,236 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 73,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,109 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,319 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,319 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,633 miles

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

Oil leak

osr door handle inner

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,631 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr door handle inner

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,775 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,521 miles

Handbrake warning light stays on.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 42,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake warning light stays on.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,430 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 35,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,604 miles

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

Small play in steering ideler n/s.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,634 miles

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

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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WJ52 LXY is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ52 LXY, 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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WJ52 LXY is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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