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DS52 BZR

2003 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,708 mi
Last recorded26,708 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Tvr Cerbera24,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BZR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 26,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 26,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,535 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 26,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,682 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,371 miles

CUT IN SIDE WALL OF NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE...

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,846 miles

N/S/F tyre slight cracking in sidewall and tread

Fail 18 Jul 2015 24,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 16,767 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,578 miles

both outer rear hub seals slight leak

low reading n/s handbrake

wear front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,426 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 13,421 miles

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

front brake hose ferruls starting to corrode

hand brake check advised

Fail 28 Jun 2006 13,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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DS52 BZR is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,154 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 Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS52 BZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS52 BZR?

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What year was DS52 BZR registered?

DS52 BZR is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is DS52 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 BZR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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