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WA05 BWD

2005 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

33,377 mi
Last recorded33,377 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BWD
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 33,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush X2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush X2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end 30cm (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front prop (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank damp, possibly been leaking at some point

n/s side step removed with brackets protruding

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,153 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 33,153 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,723 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 31,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,385 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 29,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,343 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 28,343 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,671 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,481 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 24,481 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,428 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 22,416 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside rear shock absorber noisy

Rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

SRS light on

Slight front brake judder

Fail 27 Jan 2010 22,416 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside rear shock absorber noisy

Rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

SRS light on

Slight front brake judder

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,605 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,394 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 15,394 miles

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

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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WA05 BWD is a 2005 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WA05 BWD, 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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WA05 BWD is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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