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SS54 TVR

2005 Tvr Tuscan

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,925 mi
Last recorded45,925 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tuscan27,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS54 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,925 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 41,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,212 miles

parking brake cables corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parking brake cables corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 39,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 37,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,010 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 33,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,022 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 31,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 25,801 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,217 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 24,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 23,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,250 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 20,250 miles

Front 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 28 Jan 2008 16,236 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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SS54 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 27,418 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 SS54 TVR, 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 21 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SS54 TVR registered?

SS54 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is SS54 TVR safe to buy?

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