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CX05 AGU

2005 Tata Tl

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,510 mi
Last recorded30,510 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AGU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 30,009 miles

nsf tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 5 Apr 2018 30,001 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsf tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,575 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play n\s steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o\s front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,155 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 26,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,023 miles

n/s steering idler worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,513 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 111,212 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 11,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,316 miles

steering idler worn

Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 2,399 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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CX05 AGU is a 2005 Tata Tl in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX05 AGU, 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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CX05 AGU is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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