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BX05 LHN

2005 Tata Tl

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,641 mi
Last recorded50,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LHN
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,641 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 49,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 47,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 47,131 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,060 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,055 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,613 miles

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

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

steering near side idler is slightly worn

Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,541 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering near side idler is slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,354 miles

nearside steering idler has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,096 miles

nearside front steering idler has slight play

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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BX05 LHN is a 2005 Tata Tl in Silver 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 Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 41,716 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 Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 LHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 LHN is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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