2000 TVR Tuscan — MOT failures & pass rate
859 MOT tests on the 2000 TVR Tuscan are in this dataset, and 91.7% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.6% of the time, so this is 18.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.8%) and emissions & environmental (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, washers and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 40 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Tuscan fails 11.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.9 points.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 9.5% in 2021 to 6.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 50 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 29 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 15 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.2% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 40 |
| 2 | Washers | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 12 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 57 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 47 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 39 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 33 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 24 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.3% | 20 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 193 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 526 | 5.9% |
| 60-90k | 105 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 189 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 177 | 8.5% |
| 2023 | 176 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 158 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 159 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Tuscan
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (3.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Visibility (2.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 TVR Tuscans pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 859 2000 TVR Tuscan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 TVR Tuscan?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (3.4%).
Does the 2000 Tuscan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 859 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.