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FX05 JFZ

2005 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,717 mi
Last recorded130,717 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 JFZ
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 130,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 130,152 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroded

vehicle body tatty

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,861 miles

Body work in tatty condition but ok

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body generally rough but stucture sound

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,090 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Noise in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,041 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,031 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,413 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 39,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,227 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,921 miles

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

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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FX05 JFZ is a 2005 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX05 JFZ, 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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What year was FX05 JFZ registered?

FX05 JFZ is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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