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FC03 HCG

2003 Tvr T350

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,075 mi
Last recorded54,075 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HCG
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 52,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024
Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,484 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 49,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 46,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off at wrong angle and beam too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,779 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,317 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,317 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2012 34,912 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 34,909 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outter wall

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,173 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,552 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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FC03 HCG is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 29,786 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC03 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FC03 HCG is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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