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YX03 MVV

2003 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

94,225 mi
Last recorded94,225 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MVV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,372 miles

action of power stearing

condition of front exhaust

condition of handbrake cable to floor fixing points

dampness fuel filter area

dampness on stearing box

extensive rusting to entire underbody floor,sill and underwing and body to chassis mount areas

heavy rust and oil on nearside and offside front brake pipes

heavy rust in chassis

oil leaks

play in offside front hub

rear undersills corroded and weak out of prescribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2013 90,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

action of power stearing

condition of front exhaust

condition of handbrake cable to floor fixing points

dampness fuel filter area

dampness on stearing box

extensive rusting to entire underbody floor,sill and underwing and body to chassis mount areas

heavy rust and oil on nearside and offside front brake pipes

heavy rust in chassis

oil leaks

play in nearside and offside front hubs

rear undersills corroded and weak out of prescribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,839 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,594 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,240 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,266 miles

passenger front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 42,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,425 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s drop link arm joint cover split.steering joints have been greased prior to retest,o/k at this time.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 32,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s drop arm joint bush split.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 24,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YX03 MVV is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 YX03 MVV, 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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YX03 MVV is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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