MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake only just met requirements
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Nearside sidestep mounting loose (6.1.B.1b)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Ns/os inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner/outer (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake only just met requirements
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)
Front brake pads low
Nearside front outer track rod end has slight play
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside front upper ball joint has slight play
Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside rear trail arm bush slightly worn
Offside front wheel bearing noisy
Offside rear trail arm bush has slight play
Slight brake judder Offside front
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Number plate lamp slightly affected by another lamp
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX05 VWE is a 2005 Tata Safari in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?
DX05 VWE is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 18 July 2005.
Is DX05 VWE safe to buy?
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