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FN53 HHT

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,987 mi
Last recorded32,987 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 HHT
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 32,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 32,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 32,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 31,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 30,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,723 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 27,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 26,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

unable to access engine bay due to vehicle design

Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,419 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 25,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 24,597 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,785 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,137 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,137 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,493 miles

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

n/s rack gaiter twisted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 18,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s rack gaiter twisted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,849 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 12,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,492 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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FN53 HHT is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FN53 HHT, 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 FN53 HHT registered?

FN53 HHT is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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