# DX53TYG — TATA TL MOT History & Vehicle Check DX53TYG is a Green TATA TL, Diesel (1948cc), first registered 2004-01-02. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for DX53TYG — 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 | DX53TYG | | Make | TATA | | Model | TL | | Colour | Green | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1948cc | | First registered | 2004-01-02 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2013-08-21 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 12 - Passes: 6 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 50% - Total defects recorded: 63 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2012-08-22 17:23:10 | PASSED | 42,970 MI | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 | | 2012-08-20 13:21:47 | FAILED | 42,967 MI | — | | 2012-08-13 09:51:35 | FAILED | 42,948 MI | — | | 2011-08-08 15:43:53 | PASSED | 30,370 MI | 2012-08-07 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-13 17:43:21 | FAILED | 29,460 MI | — | | 2010-07-14 13:50:23 | PASSED | 18,796 MI | 2011-07-13 00:00:00 | | 2010-07-05 09:56:52 | FAILED | 18,449 MI | — | | 2009-04-09 11:23:26 | PASSED | 9,097 MI | 2010-04-08 00:00:00 | | 2009-03-31 12:48:10 | FAILED | 9,097 MI | — | | 2008-01-28 17:35:36 | PASSED | 8,983 MI | 2009-01-27 00:00:00 | | 2007-01-20 13:08:09 | PASSED | 8,302 MI | 2008-01-19 00:00:00 | | 2006-04-04 10:52:16 | FAILED | 6,443 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2012-08-20 13:21:47 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) - FAIL: 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) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) **2012-08-13 09:51:35 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - FAIL: Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) - FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.0) - FAIL: Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) - FAIL: Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) - FAIL: Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) - USER ENTERED: battery insecure - USER ENTERED: brake pedal spongy - USER ENTERED: corrosion within 30cm of of centre body mounting o/s but not excessive - USER ENTERED: front brake discs worn and pads wearing thin - USER ENTERED: fuel inlet hose to tank badly perished - USER ENTERED: Fuel pipe/s corroded - USER ENTERED: rear brake pipes slightly corroded - USER ENTERED: speedo needle broken - USER ENTERED: Spare tyre defective **2011-07-13 17:43:21 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Horn not working (1.6.2a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2010-07-14 13:50:23 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2010-07-05 09:56:52 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2009-04-09 11:23:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2009-03-31 12:48:10 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) **2006-04-04 10:52:16 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) - FAIL: Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for DX53TYG is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DX53TYG. 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.