2001 Tvr Tuscan — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,029 MOT tests analysed for the 2001 Tvr Tuscan, the most common recorded failure areas were emissions & environmental, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 46 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 20 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 17 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 9 |
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 | 71 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 19 |
| 4 | Washers | 19 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 11 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 5 |
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 | 7.2% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 57 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.5% | 57 |
| 4 | Steering | 2.5% | 26 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 25 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 18 |
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 | 218 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 561 | 8.0% |
| 60-90k | 213 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 222 | 11.7% |
| 2022 | 216 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 199 | 5.0% |
| 2024 | 193 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 199 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Tuscan
Before buying a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Emissions & environmental accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Emissions & environmental (4.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.9% 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 2001 Tvr Tuscans pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 1,029 2001 Tvr Tuscan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Tvr Tuscan?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2001 Tuscan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,029 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.