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TU53 CNS

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front underside corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front underside corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 55,801 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside Corroded in Places

Pass 14 Jun 2023

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Underside Corroded in Places

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,827 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,190 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,762 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,205 miles

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

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 24 May 2013 51,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2013 51,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,907 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 CNS is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TU53 CNS, 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 CNS registered?

TU53 CNS is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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