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SM53 TAM

2003 Tvr Tamora

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,698 mi
Last recorded32,698 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 TAM
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 32,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 29,709 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 28,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 27,663 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 27,654 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 26,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,749 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,719 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,922 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,913 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 13,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,768 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 11,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 9,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 7,195 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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SM53 TAM is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM53 TAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM53 TAM registered?

SM53 TAM is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is SM53 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 TAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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