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YJ03 GRZ

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

66,185 mi
Last recorded66,185 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GRZ
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,828 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 60,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,666 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 55,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 55,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 54,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,537 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,537 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 52,565 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,097 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,097 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,035 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 48,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 48,027 miles

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

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,259 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,259 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,724 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,005 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,051 miles

nearside rear offside rear and roof in primer colour

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,060 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,152 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

water leak.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,232 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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YJ03 GRZ is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YJ03 GRZ, 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 YJ03 GRZ registered?

YJ03 GRZ is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is YJ03 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 GRZ shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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