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BX05 LGV

2005 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LGV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,803 miles

wear in steering idler arm n/s/f

Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,713 miles

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

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

wear in steering idler arm n/s/f

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,600 miles

wear in steering idler arm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,024 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

wear in n/s/f steering idler arm

Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,024 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

wear in n/s/f steering idler arm

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,840 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,992 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,281 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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BX05 LGV 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 70%.

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 BX05 LGV, 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 BX05 LGV registered?

BX05 LGV is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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