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LJ03 ZFZ

2003 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,342 mi
Last recorded35,342 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Griffith 50031,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZFZ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 35,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 34,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,169 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 33,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 33,490 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,341 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 32,338 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,440 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,439 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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LJ03 ZFZ is a 2003 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 31,132 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 Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 ZFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ03 ZFZ?

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What year was LJ03 ZFZ registered?

LJ03 ZFZ is a 2003 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is LJ03 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 ZFZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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