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BU05 ATN

2005 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,063 mi
Last recorded52,063 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ATN
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,063 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 24 May 2011 49,202 miles

Wear to nsf sreering idler

Pass 20 May 2010 43,994 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 43,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play to nsf steering idler bushes

Pass 26 May 2009 35,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,325 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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BU05 ATN is a 2005 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU05 ATN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 ATN registered?

BU05 ATN is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BU05 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ATN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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