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BV55 XVB

2005 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

92,331 mi
Last recorded92,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XVB
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,331 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,329 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 86,787 miles

Offside Rear box section corroded behind wheel but not structural

Rear fuel pipes corroded

clutch or gearbox noisy

Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear box section corroded behind wheel but not structural

Rear fuel pipes corroded

clutch or gearbox noisy

Pass 11 May 2017 84,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 May 2017 84,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 May 2016 82,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 82,453 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 77,616 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,951 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,847 miles

slight grey smoke from exhaust

wear in steering box

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded

slight grey smoke from exhaust

wear in steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,038 miles

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake cable routed incorrectly and rubbing on rear suspension arms

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake cable routed incorrectly and rubbing on rear suspension arms

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,940 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,934 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

both front fog lights not working ,n/s/f lense broken

n/s/f and o/s/f/ t/r/e boots split

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,306 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,306 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,350 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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BV55 XVB is a 2005 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BV55 XVB, 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 BV55 XVB registered?

BV55 XVB is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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