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GX05 ELW

2005 Tvr Tuscan

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,329 mi
Last recorded116,329 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tuscan27,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 ELW
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 116,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 115,643 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 113,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 110,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,427 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,843 miles

handbrake efficiency on 16%,

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,309 miles

both front tyres worn uneven on inner edges

damp/wet around nearside rack gaiter

handbrake effienency 16%

nearside chassis very rusty in places

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,263 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

misting of oil around nearside rack gaiter

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,263 miles

misting of oil around nearside rack gaiter

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,134 miles

indicator stalk diff to operate on offside

Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

indicator stalk diff to operate on offside

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,122 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both headlight aims on limits

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,352 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres have deep cuts in inner walls, not to cords!!

play in o/s track rod

Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres have deep cuts in inner walls, not to cords!!

play in o/s track rod

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,048 miles

no under bonnet checks done, ( fixed bonnet )

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,464 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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GX05 ELW is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 27,418 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 GX05 ELW, 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 21 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX05 ELW registered?

GX05 ELW is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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