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AB03 TVR

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,341 mi
Last recorded35,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 35,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 35,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 34,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,471 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,980 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,672 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 33,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 32,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,967 miles

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 30,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,948 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 28,948 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 23,933 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,050 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,811 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 17,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 14,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 6,958 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 6,958 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?

Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,113
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 610
Headlamp aim too high 584
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 369
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 365
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 334
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AB03 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 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 Tvr Tuscan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB03 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tuscan typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB03 TVR registered?

AB03 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is AB03 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 TVR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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