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BU05 AUL

2005 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,675 mi
Last recorded29,675 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,675 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 29,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,481 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 26,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s side step end cap missing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 26,336 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in steering idler arm

Fail 17 Jun 2011 19,379 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

play in steering idler arm

Fail 25 Jun 2010 14,013 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,013 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,270 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 4,270 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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 AUL is a 2005 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AUL, 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 AUL is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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