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WX53 VAJ

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VAJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 113,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and strengthening box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repaired using fiberglass filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and strengthening box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner central sill area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck relief pipe corroded

wipers smeary

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

off side front inner sill corroded

steering box damp

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,031 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 108,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side front inner sill corroded

steering box damp

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,972 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 105,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,608 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 99,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,385 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side front inner track rod end boot split

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,385 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side front inner track rod end boot split

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,887 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,887 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering box damp

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,435 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,708 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,275 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 74,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear body mounting nuts missing

off side front foglight not working

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,418 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,852 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,539 miles

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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WX53 VAJ is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WX53 VAJ, 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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WX53 VAJ is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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