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LK53 FTZ

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

11,176 mi
Last recorded11,176 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FTZ
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 11,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 10,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 10,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 10,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 9,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 8,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 8,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 8,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 8,340 miles

Front Oil leak AREA. ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Rear wind screen missing durin of M.O.T. TEST.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 8,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Oil leak AREA. ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Rear wind screen missing durin of M.O.T. TEST.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,268 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 7,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 7,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,114 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES EXCESSIVELY CRACKED ON OUTTER WALLS..

Fail 14 Aug 2012 7,108 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

ALL FOUR TYRES EXCESSIVELY CRACKED ON OUTTER WALLS..

Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 4,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,843 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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LK53 FTZ is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK53 FTZ, 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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What year was LK53 FTZ registered?

LK53 FTZ is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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