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E42 TVR

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,321 mi
Last recorded49,321 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,321 miles

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 49,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,051 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 48,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 48,468 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,030 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 47,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 46,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,492 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,492 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,781 miles

Bonnet bolted down.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front chassic rusty under battery carrier.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,102 miles

adv the front o/s and n/s tyres are waring on the inner edges

advise slight pitting on the front brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,030 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 16,030 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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E42 TVR 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 79.2%.

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 E42 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 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 E42 TVR registered?

E42 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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