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AW03 SUM

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,412 mi
Last recorded15,412 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 SUM
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 15,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 15,332 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 15,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,014 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 15,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,661 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 13,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 13,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 13,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,716 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,414 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006
Fail 13 Apr 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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AW03 SUM is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AW03 SUM, 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 AW03 SUM registered?

AW03 SUM is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is AW03 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 SUM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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