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KT53 GCO

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,426 mi
Last recorded61,426 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GCO
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,426 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,650 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,743 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 46,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 41,814 miles

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2015 41,688 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking end of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers weak hose split

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,156 miles

power steering pipe rubbing on o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,978 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f wheel very close to top suspension arm on right hand lock

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in n/s/f suspension link arm

Fail 8 Dec 2011 29,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f wheel very close to top suspension arm on right hand lock

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in n/s/f suspension link arm

Pass 6 Nov 2010 28,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,492 miles

offside rear handbrake performance borderline.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,817 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 12,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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KT53 GCO is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue 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 KT53 GCO, 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.

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KT53 GCO is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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