# DX53TYB — TATA SAFARI MOT History & Vehicle Check DX53TYB is a Silver TATA SAFARI, Diesel (1948cc), first registered 2004-01-02. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for DX53TYB — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | DX53TYB | | Make | TATA | | Model | SAFARI | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1948cc | | First registered | 2004-01-02 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2014-09-02 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 11 - Passes: 7 - Fails: 4 - Pass rate: 63.64% - Total defects recorded: 52 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2013-09-07 10:31:53 | FAILED | 80,354 MI | — | | 2013-09-03 16:31:08 | PASSED | 80,142 MI | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 | | 2013-09-02 14:58:08 | FAILED | 80,142 MI | — | | 2012-10-09 16:49:48 | PASSED | 80,125 MI | 2013-10-08 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-22 12:41:20 | PASSED | 76,084 MI | 2012-08-21 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-05 09:43:25 | FAILED | 76,870 MI | — | | 2010-07-29 16:13:47 | PASSED | 72,153 MI | 2011-07-28 00:00:00 | | 2009-01-09 11:00:23 | PASSED | 64,034 MI | 2010-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2008-01-04 09:40:47 | FAILED | 49,394 MI | — | | 2008-01-04 09:40:47 | PASSED | 49,394 MI | 2009-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2007-01-09 12:49:01 | PASSED | 31,572 MI | 2008-01-08 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2013-09-07 10:31:53 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) - FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) - FAIL: Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - FAIL: Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - USER ENTERED: chassis and body under side has genral corrosion - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2013-09-02 14:58:08 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) **2012-10-09 16:49:48 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) - ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) - USER ENTERED: high level brake light inop - USER ENTERED: Both side steps corroded **2011-08-22 12:41:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) **2011-08-05 09:43:25 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) - FAIL: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) - USER ENTERED: both side steps corroded **2010-07-29 16:13:47 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2008-01-04 09:40:47 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - USER ENTERED: oil leak - USER ENTERED: offside front tyre scrubbed **2008-01-04 09:40:47 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: offside front tyre scrubbed - USER ENTERED: oil leak ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for DX53TYB is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DX53TYB. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.