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AY05 COA

2005 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,051 mi
Last recorded32,051 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 COA
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 32,051 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 32,034 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play n/s idler (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn almost to limit

rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,742 miles

front brake discs corroded . steering idler bushes slight play /wear

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,651 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 22,098 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,837 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 15,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,437 miles

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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AY05 COA is a 2005 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 45,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY05 COA, 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 21 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 COA registered?

AY05 COA is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 COA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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