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FJ53 HDH

2003 Tvr T350

Black Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HDH
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,740 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corroding in places

Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corroding in places

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,356 miles

chassis corroding in places

Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

chassis corroding in places

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,368 miles

tyres 225/35r18 nearside front cut on outer wall & bald on edge offside front bald on edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,368 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres 225/35r18 nearside front cut on outer wall & bald on edge offside front bald on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,426 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,240 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,238 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 47,334 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

the nearside rack boot is twisted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,464 miles

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

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

both off side rear and near side rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

off side rear hand brake now working but is weaker than other side

Fail 22 Jan 2008 41,464 miles

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

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

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

both off side rear and near side rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,859 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 30,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,188 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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FJ53 HDH is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Black with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HDH, 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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FJ53 HDH is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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