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DG53 FME

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FME
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 62,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,979 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,286 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,383 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 60,378 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,766 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 54,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle void bush has excessive play

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,748 miles

chip in windscreen

parking brake efficiency down

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,204 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake cable in poor condition

offside rear cv boot deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2012 46,204 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake cable in poor condition

offside rear cv boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,557 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009

rear outer cv boots split

Fail 1 Dec 2009

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear outer cv boots split

Fail 4 Dec 2008 37,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,065 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Slight signs of possible fluid leak from power steering rack pinion area .

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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DG53 FME is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DG53 FME, 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 DG53 FME registered?

DG53 FME is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is DG53 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 FME shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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