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TU53 SCS

2005 Tvr Tuscan

Orange Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,448 mi
Last recorded43,448 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tuscan27,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU53 SCS
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 42,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,686 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 36,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,326 miles

boot latch faulty but secured time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,145 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

no steering lock fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2014 26,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

no steering lock fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 17,700 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2010
Fail 20 May 2010

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,221 miles

19% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,234 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 9,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SCS is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan in Orange with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TU53 SCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TU53 SCS registered?

TU53 SCS is a 2005 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is TU53 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TU53 SCS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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