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AY03 EEX

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EEX
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in back rest seat structure still secure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,324 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 44,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

strong smell of fuel when getting into vehicle no fuel leaks found at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,162 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 35,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,630 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet not removable items not checked

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet not removable items not checked

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut on outer sidewall nearside rear tyre not reaching ply/cords

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,466 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 185,825 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) 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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AY03 EEX is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY03 EEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 EEX registered?

AY03 EEX is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AY03 EEX safe to buy?

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