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PO53 OXL

2003 Tvr T350

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,463 mi
Last recorded26,463 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OXL
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 26,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 26,160 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 26,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 26,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 25,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 25,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 25,128 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 25,128 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

all suspension coil springs very rusty/corroding

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear fog light , possible loose connection,

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,476 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

correct number plates fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,807 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

correct number plates fitted @ time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

cats fitted at time of retest

correct number plates fitted at time of retest

Fail 2 Nov 2010 16,679 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,819 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 15,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2009 15,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,977 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,869 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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PO53 OXL is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 29,786 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 OXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO53 OXL is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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