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JO52 TVR

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,949 mi
Last recorded36,949 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO52 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 36,949 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 36,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 36,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,228 miles

ALL tyres cracking

chassis very rusty/corroding in places

fault with offside front coil spring??

metal coolant pipes corroding

slight exhaust blow left hand rear silencer

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,023 miles

ALL brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front corner of chassis very rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside coil spring rubbing shock aborber

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside coil spring rubbing shock aborber

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis sections

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,225 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake hose close to track rod on r.h.turns

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake hose close to track rod on r.h.turns

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,743 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,743 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,521 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,459 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2007 31,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,082 miles

N/S handbrake effort poor

Fail 15 Dec 2006 30,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 30,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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JO52 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JO52 TVR, 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 JO52 TVR registered?

JO52 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is JO52 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO52 TVR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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