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V111 KSC

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,778 mi
Last recorded49,778 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 KSC
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,778 miles

parking brake only just meets requirements .

Fail 18 Mar 2026 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 48,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,595 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 47,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 47,196 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to various parts of the chassis / frame

parking brake reading on 16%

Fail 19 Sep 2019 45,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to various parts of the chassis / frame

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,966 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 44,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

All brake discs are corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 41,050 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2015 37,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,524 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012
Pass 29 Jun 2011

handbrake reading is on lower limit and needs adjusting.

unable to open bonnet due to design.

Fail 25 Jun 2011

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake reading is on lower limit and needs adjusting.

unable to open bonnet due to design.

Pass 1 Jul 2010
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 20,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front dipped beam lense broken

nearside front main beam lense cracked

offside dipped beam lens cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 19,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,246 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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V111 KSC is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V111 KSC, 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 V111 KSC registered?

V111 KSC is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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