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AY54 CTV

2005 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,969 mi
Last recorded77,969 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 CTV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 77,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,053 miles

front brake discs badly corroded.

play at steering wheel without moving front wheels is becoming excessive.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 58,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs badly corroded.

play at steering wheel without moving front wheels is becoming excessive.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 55,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,499 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 28,499 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror incorrect

o/s/f tyre close to limits

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,091 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on exhaust

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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AY54 CTV is a 2005 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY54 CTV, 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 AY54 CTV registered?

AY54 CTV is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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