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FN53 HHY

2003 Tvr Tamora

Green Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,995 mi
Last recorded36,995 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 HHY
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 36,995 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 29,542 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 29,541 miles

Coil spring insecure Both rear locking rings loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 20,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 20,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,157 miles

both rear tyres now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,149 miles

both rear exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,131 miles

both rear tyres now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 17 May 2016 19,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 19,523 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 19,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,693 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2007 16,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,494 miles

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

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 HHY is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Green with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

FN53 HHY is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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