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BT51 CTZ

2002 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,481 mi
Last recorded108,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 CTZ
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 108,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 106,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limits 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 104,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,353 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,534 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to inner ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 93,722 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 89,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,243 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,500 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,512 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,954 miles

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

cut on inner edge of tread on nearside front tyre not to ply/cords.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage on rear number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,794 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,120 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,844 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,844 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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BT51 CTZ is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 CTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT51 CTZ registered?

BT51 CTZ is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is BT51 CTZ safe to buy?

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