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WX54 URB

2004 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 URB
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,265 miles

front number plate bracket rotten

front torsion bar (front) dust covers insecure

metal fuel pipes corroding

offside front foglamp insecure

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

spare tyre on legal limit

spare tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,265 miles

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

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

front number plate bracket rotten

front torsion bar (front) dust covers insecure

metal fuel pipes corroding

offside front foglamp insecure

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

spare tyre on legal limit

spare tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2013 54,940 miles

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 54,940 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 49,344 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,338 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 381,310 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 38,131 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers not self parking

Fail 10 Feb 2009 26,814 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,814 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,585 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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WX54 URB is a 2004 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WX54 URB, 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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WX54 URB is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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