MOT Status
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77,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
UNDERSIDE CHASSIS FRAME MINOR CORROSION
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR CORROSION UNDERSIDE CHASSIS/FRAME
front brake discs inner faces slight corrosion
surface corrosion various suspension arms
CHASSIS FRAME MINOR CORROSION
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine misfire
incorrect size tyres on both front tyres
How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?
Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM51 VSE is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2002 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,555 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 FM51 VSE, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FM51 VSE is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 15 August 2002.
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