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BA55 TVR

2005 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,862 mi
Last recorded47,862 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tuscan27,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,862 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar rubber bushes to chassis frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,416 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,755 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 45,751 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,272 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,951 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,951 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,704 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,180 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,180 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BA55 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 27,418 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 BA55 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 21 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BA55 TVR registered?

BA55 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BA55 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 TVR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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