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UF02 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,045 mi
Last recorded48,045 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 48,045 miles

All 4 tyres are 9 years of age

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 47,630 miles

both outer chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,349 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,215 miles

Nearside outer chassis corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,134 miles

hand brake efficiency on limit 16%

Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive right hand bank (7.3.D.4)

hand brake efficiency on limit 16%

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,848 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Aug 2016 39,848 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system fouling inner column on ecu (2.2.D.2a)

nearside wiper blade worn

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer cracked & blowing slightly

parking brake release button sticking at times

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,487 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,192 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 4 May 2011 26,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 11 May 2010 19,829 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiring under ns/ inner wing is chafing on panel

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,874 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 14,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,320 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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UF02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,555 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 UF02 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 24 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UF02 TVR registered?

UF02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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