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BX55 AXT

2005 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,488 mi
Last recorded108,488 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 AXT
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 108,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,699 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,460 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 84,452 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play from bush joint

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near back of arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near back of arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,417 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,512 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 40,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,994 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,445 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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BX55 AXT is a 2005 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX55 AXT, 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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BX55 AXT is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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