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53 BL

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,486 mi
Last recorded97,486 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 BL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 97,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,263 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 97,263 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 94,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,259 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,259 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 88,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,391 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,544 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 69,544 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,313 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,047 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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53 BL is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 BL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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53 BL is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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