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WX53 VAA

2003 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,634 mi
Last recorded31,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VAA
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,634 miles

Rear Exhaust pipe deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 31,309 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel not well supported

Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,486 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 28,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,691 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 23,378 miles

Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,787 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,248 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,427 miles

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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WX53 VAA 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX53 VAA, 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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WX53 VAA is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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