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CX05 ADU

2005 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,223 mi
Last recorded50,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ADU
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,223 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,911 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,013 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 40,013 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,963 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,344 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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CX05 ADU is a 2005 Tata Safari in Red 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 CX05 ADU, 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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CX05 ADU is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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