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EU53 CXX

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Grey Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,450 mi
Last recorded21,450 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 CXX
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 21,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 20,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 20,400 miles

Limited access to engine bay due to bonnet configuration.

Pass 24 May 2022 20,307 miles

Limited access to engine bay due to bonnet configuration.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 19,960 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Limited access to engine bay due to bonnet configuration.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroding.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroding.

Pass 15 May 2020 19,901 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, front of engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber rusty.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber rusty.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 19,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,216 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2012 15,299 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 15,299 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Engine bay covered (bonnet) requiring tools for removal to gain access to inspect testable items

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 11,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,493 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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EU53 CXX is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Grey with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU53 CXX, 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 EU53 CXX registered?

EU53 CXX is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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