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DX05 VWE

2005 Tata Safari

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 VWE
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 94,125 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2017 94,125 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,828 miles

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Offside rear trail arm bush has slight play

Slight brake judder Offside front

Fail 15 Jun 2011 158,841 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,797 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 51,797 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,479 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,283 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,245 miles

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.

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 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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DX05 VWE is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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