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TU52 UFO

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,503 mi
Last recorded59,503 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU52 UFO
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2026 58,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened As Well As Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 57,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 57,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,199 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 49,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 44,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,224 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 35,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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 12 Feb 2011 34,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,039 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,955 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 22,344 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,436 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 18,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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TU52 UFO is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TU52 UFO, 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.

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TU52 UFO is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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