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R7 USC

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,573 mi
Last recorded38,573 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 USC
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 38,573 miles

Rear tyres scrubbing inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,257 miles

slight play both upper front ball joints

uneven wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,328 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,188 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 37,188 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 35,934 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 35,932 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,555 miles

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

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

nearside rear & offside rear outer cv boots deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,608 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,607 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,836 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,167 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,600 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 26,600 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,854 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 18,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,639 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,110 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,110 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,736 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 7,733 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R7 USC is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R7 USC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R7 USC registered?

R7 USC is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is R7 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 USC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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