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BB53 TVR

2003 Tvr T350

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,225 mi
Last recorded48,225 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 48,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,012 miles

FULL UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 39,397 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,165 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 39,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,908 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 36,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,844 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 36,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,025 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 255,382 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 25,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,071 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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BB53 TVR is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 29,786 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB53 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BB53 TVR registered?

BB53 TVR is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BB53 TVR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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