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KE05 MXV

2005 Tata Safari

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,403 mi
Last recorded94,403 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 MXV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,544 miles

Damage to n/s/r reverse light lense & n/s/r reflector.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,544 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Damage to n/s/r reverse light lense & n/s/r reflector.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,053 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,916 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 59,773 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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KE05 MXV is a 2005 Tata Safari in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE05 MXV, 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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KE05 MXV is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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