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FJ53 HDC

2003 Tvr T350

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,153 mi
Last recorded65,153 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HDC
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 65,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,133 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,641 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,834 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,537 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 38,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,921 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,921 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,510 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 22,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight leak of oil at o/s/r shock absorber

slight play in steering rack at n/s

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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FJ53 HDC is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FJ53 HDC, 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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What year was FJ53 HDC registered?

FJ53 HDC is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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