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F22 GRN

2003 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,148 mi
Last recorded50,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 GRN
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 50,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 48,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,592 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,501 miles

Body component slightly loose adrift at one end; Bonnet stay (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Lower effort, nearside parking brake

Parking brake lever approaching maximum travel

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 38,501 miles

Body component slightly loose adrift at one end; Bonnet stay (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Lower effort, nearside parking brake

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever approaching maximum travel

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

Pass 9 May 2019 37,403 miles

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,310 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 36,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,939 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn esp. nearside

Heavy sweating- power steering rack area (borders on leakage)

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit, offside rear getting low on treads with inner edge wear

Play in offside steering (track) rod

Suspect minimal reserve travel- parking brake lever

Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working on dipped beam (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres inner edges worn esp. nearside

Heavy sweating- power steering rack area (borders on leakage)

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit, offside rear getting low on treads with inner edge wear

Play in offside steering (track) rod

Suspect minimal reserve travel- parking brake lever

Pass 10 May 2016 33,770 miles

both rear tyres low tread

oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 31,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both hand brake cables deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s seat belt stalk damaged

play o/s steering rack inner joint

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,595 miles

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Pass 2 May 2013 27,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s windscreen cracked & centre chipped

slight engine & gearbox oil leak

unable to check n/s/f seat belt child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2012 24,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,645 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,111 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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F22 GRN is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F22 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F22 GRN registered?

F22 GRN is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is F22 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 GRN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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