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ON02 FAR

2003 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,190 mi
Last recorded65,190 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationON02 FAR
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 65,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 56,630 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Fail 14 Feb 2024 49,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,404 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 33,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 33,163 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,828 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 28,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 374,408 miles

Odometer not working correctly

Pass 26 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to perish

rear brake disc's worn thin

Fail 17 Apr 2013

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to perish

rear brake disc's worn thin

Pass 18 Apr 2012
Pass 28 Aug 2011
Pass 10 Jul 2010
Fail 6 Jul 2010

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 16,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,260 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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ON02 FAR is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ON02 FAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ON02 FAR registered?

ON02 FAR is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is ON02 FAR safe to buy?

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