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LX55 FYV

2005 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,496 mi
Last recorded20,496 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FYV
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 20,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 19,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,788 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 19,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 17,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,297 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 17,297 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 12,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,246 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

indicator not allways staying on when turning right

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,785 miles

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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LX55 FYV 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 87.5%.

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 LX55 FYV, 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 LX55 FYV registered?

LX55 FYV is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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