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BV55 XZW

2005 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,434 mi
Last recorded55,434 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XZW
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,434 miles

drivers door handle broken but door can be opened from outside

shallow cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

drivers door handle broken but door can be opened from outside

shallow cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,649 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 34,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,410 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 22,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,400 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 19,368 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,184 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 17,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,204 miles

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

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 XZW is a 2005 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

BV55 XZW is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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