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FJ55 BUE

2005 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,879 mi
Last recorded28,879 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tuscan27,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BUE
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 28,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 28,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 27,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 27,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 26,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,839 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,060 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 6,870 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 6,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 5,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 5,063 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

tank to pump fuel hose perished

Fail 30 Jul 2009 5,063 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

tank to pump fuel hose perished

Fail 25 Jul 2008 3,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,222 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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FJ55 BUE is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 27,418 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 FJ55 BUE, 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 21 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ55 BUE registered?

FJ55 BUE is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is FJ55 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ55 BUE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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