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BU05 AUE

2005 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,144 mi
Last recorded64,144 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AUE
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,144 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Oil leak

Side steps beginning to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,111 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Oil leak

Side steps beginning to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,295 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,295 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,641 miles

7 pin tow bar

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear 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.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,682 miles

both rear tyre's perrished.

oil leaks.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 39,682 miles

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

both rear tyre's perrished.

oil leaks.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,138 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 24,252 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 16,082 miles

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,082 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,041 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 AUE is a 2005 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AUE, 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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BU05 AUE is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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