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SJ05 HEU

2005 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HEU
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,782 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,634 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at resevoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering idler arm ball joint play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,019 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,595 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,595 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,535 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,624 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,624 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

front prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,704 miles

slight play n/s steering idler arm

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake lever is nearing the end of its travel. Adise cable adjustment

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,866 miles

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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SJ05 HEU is a 2005 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ05 HEU, 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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SJ05 HEU is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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