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X20 TVR

2003 Tvr Cerbera

Grey Petrol 3966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,434 mi
Last recorded54,434 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Cerbera24,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 54,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,727 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 51,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,135 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2019 51,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,318 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 48,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,325 miles

front discs worn on inside edge

n/s/f tyre worn on slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

only left hand cooling fan working

Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn on inside edge

n/s/f tyre worn on slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

only left hand cooling fan working

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,497 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,697 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 20,697 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,496 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 13,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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X20 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera in Grey with a 3,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,154 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 Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X20 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X20 TVR registered?

X20 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is X20 TVR safe to buy?

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