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FC03 HTG

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HTG
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 56,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,643 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 55,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,812 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,085 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,083 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 51,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

belt shreaded

Pass 14 May 2015 47,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,172 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 38,862 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 38,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,016 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,297 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency requirements met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

Fail 3 Oct 2007 30,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 20,402 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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FC03 HTG is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC03 HTG, 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 FC03 HTG registered?

FC03 HTG is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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