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GX53 AAU

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,723 mi
Last recorded31,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 AAU
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 31,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 31,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 30,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,582 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 27,583 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,080 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 26,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2015 25,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,339 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,384 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 10,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,508 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 9,481 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,212 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,688 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 7,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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GX53 AAU is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Grey 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 GX53 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX53 AAU registered?

GX53 AAU is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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