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KR05 XGH

2005 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,298 mi
Last recorded48,298 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XGH
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,298 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

timing belt cover missing

Fail 12 Mar 2020 48,290 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable fouling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut insecure, and fitted incorrectly. Castleations on inside. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing track rod end no split pin fitted (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

timing belt cover missing

Fail 3 Dec 2019 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front doors corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,142 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f damage

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,466 miles

corrosion nearside rear cab

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,904 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 36,904 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,094 miles

spare tyre is flat

Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

spare tyre is flat

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,895 miles

Brake fluid low warning light on

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 25,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake fluid low warning light on

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,556 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 20,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,285 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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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KR05 XGH is a 2005 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR05 XGH, 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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KR05 XGH is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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