MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front wiper blade torn
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
nearside front wiper blade torn
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX05 HBJ is a 2005 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DX05 HBJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DX05 HBJ?
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What year was DX05 HBJ registered?
DX05 HBJ is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 14 April 2005.
Is DX05 HBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX05 HBJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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