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YC53 FBP

2003 Tvr T350

Grey Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,080 mi
Last recorded39,080 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 FBP
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,080 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 39,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 37,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 37,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 29,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,188 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,863 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 22,853 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,578 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 22,568 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,803 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,538 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 21,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,926 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 15,914 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,832 miles

parking brake effic iency requirements met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

Fail 9 Dec 2008 14,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,543 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 11,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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YC53 FBP is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Grey with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 29,786 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 FBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC53 FBP registered?

YC53 FBP is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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