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BU05 AUM

2005 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,367 mi
Last recorded35,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AUM
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,367 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 351,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 133,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,628 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 28,627 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,923 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 22,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,235 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 AUM is a 2005 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

BU05 AUM is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BU05 AUM safe to buy?

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