MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for AU53 DHZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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