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WJ55 EWN

2005 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EWN
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,382 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/body

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,805 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Ns / Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/body

Pass 24 May 2019 85,636 miles

Nearside Front Door corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 85,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Door corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,749 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 46,137 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,303 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,765 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 22,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,514 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,624 miles

ADVISE BRAKLE PIPE FROM FRONT TO BRAKE ACTUATOR SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Fail 30 Oct 2008 4,234 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 4,234 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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WJ55 EWN is a 2005 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ55 EWN, 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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WJ55 EWN is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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