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AU53 DHZ

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,661 mi
Last recorded82,661 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 DHZ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,516 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 68,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,633 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Nov 2007 52,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,518 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 30,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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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AU53 DHZ is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU53 DHZ, 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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What year was AU53 DHZ registered?

AU53 DHZ is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AU53 DHZ safe to buy?

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