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GX03 BFV

2003 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,748 mi
Last recorded52,748 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Cerbera24,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 BFV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 42,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,344 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 35,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,886 miles

possiable fault with o/s/f seat slide

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 28,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,265 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,236 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 19,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2008 19,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,226 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 16,166 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 14,240 miles

handbrake efficiecy just on limits

Fail 9 May 2006 14,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight leak from steering rack

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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GX03 BFV is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,154 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 Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX03 BFV?

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What year was GX03 BFV registered?

GX03 BFV is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is GX03 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 BFV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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