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FN53 HHU

2003 Tvr Tamora

Grey Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,496 mi
Last recorded34,496 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 HHU
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 34,496 miles

Offside Rear Evidence of considerable oil/grease around outer shaft joint to hub.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 31,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 29,622 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 28,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 28,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,046 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 26,784 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 25,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,632 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,741 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,741 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,070 miles

No plates poorly fixed

front brake hose ferrules rusty

oil/fluid leak at front of engine

slight front and rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 Jul 2012 22,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No plates poorly fixed

front brake hose ferrules rusty

oil/fluid leak at front of engine

slight front and rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,906 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 21,902 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 19,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,723 miles

both front seat belts slow retracting

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,119 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,211 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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FN53 HHU is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Grey with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 HHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN53 HHU registered?

FN53 HHU is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FN53 HHU safe to buy?

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