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TU53 ANZ

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

43,847 mi
Last recorded43,847 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU53 ANZ
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 43,847 miles

Screen wash bottle is leaking.

Pass 15 May 2025 43,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 43,791 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 43,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,417 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 43,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 41,578 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 41,392 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 41,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Right Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,241 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 41,241 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,967 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,287 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 40,287 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,215 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 39,215 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,856 miles

all four tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2010 36,855 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres slight cracking in tread

inner edges rear brake discs rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,360 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,986 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight low performance reading from offside rear parking brake

Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,981 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight low performance reading from offside rear parking brake

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,686 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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TU53 ANZ 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 TU53 ANZ, 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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What year was TU53 ANZ registered?

TU53 ANZ is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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