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DX05 VJO

2005 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 VJO
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front seatbelt is of the incorrect type, this is not currently an MOT test critera failure, but will be in the future

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at the time of test

srs light illuminated indicating a fault, this is not currently an MOT test critera failure but will be in the future

Pass 13 May 2011 61,076 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside hand brake low

s;ight play in steering idler

Fail 11 May 2011 61,076 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside hand brake low

s;ight play in steering idler

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate backing plate badly deteriated

slight noise as n/s/f wheel rotated .could be wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2010

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate backing plate badly deteriated

slight noise as n/s/f wheel rotated .could be wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2008 54,374 miles

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

rear antiroll bar bushes deterioating

rear axle locating bar bushes deterioating

Fail 30 May 2008 54,374 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear antiroll bar bushes deterioating

rear axle locating bar bushes deterioating

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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DX05 VJO is a 2005 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VJO, 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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What year was DX05 VJO registered?

DX05 VJO is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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