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DM52 KES

2004 Tvr T350

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Tvr T35027,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM52 KES
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 70,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,840 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 62,902 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 59,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,329 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 40,596 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,791 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,725 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,460 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side and off side rear hubs have oil leak

near side rear tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre has a slight lump outter side wall

off side rear tyre nearly worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,248 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2008 30,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 30,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2007 22,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DM52 KES is a 2004 Tvr T350 in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,188 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 DM52 KES, 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 22 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DM52 KES registered?

DM52 KES is a 2004 Tvr T350, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is DM52 KES safe to buy?

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