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PL53 GHF

2004 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 GHF
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,324 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 52,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 48,586 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing holes in chassis elongated (2.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play exsessive travell (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,075 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,697 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,021 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 15,018 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,715 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 7,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 5,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 3,818 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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PL53 GHF is a 2004 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL53 GHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL53 GHF is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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