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DS54 TVR

2005 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tuscan27,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 55,098 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,467 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020
Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,172 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 50,164 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,419 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 48,419 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,919 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,416 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner - forward bush?? (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroding slightly on inner surfaces

Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,416 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner - forward bush?? (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroding slightly on inner surfaces

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,381 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,060 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 30,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,363 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)

fuel hose to fuel pump is cracked

offside steering rack boot is cracked

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,636 miles

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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DS54 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS54 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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DS54 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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