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WM05 FVT

2005 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,061 mi
Last recorded66,061 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 FVT
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 66,061 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,061 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at idler (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,903 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 61,893 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns sill corrosion

os sill corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,626 miles

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

Corrosion Over Body And Chassis Nothing Considered Excessive

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sill Corrodded And Holed But Not Within Any Pescribed Areas.

Oil Leak From Transfer Box

Fail 21 Oct 2013 54,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion Over Body And Chassis Nothing Considered Excessive

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sill Corrodded And Holed But Not Within Any Pescribed Areas.

Oil Leak From Transfer Box

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 46,136 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,215 miles

slight fault with horn button

Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,214 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight fault with horn button

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,086 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

offrside bump stop damaged

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,009 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,584 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 26,584 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,835 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play off side front wheel bearing

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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WM05 FVT is a 2005 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WM05 FVT, 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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WM05 FVT is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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