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GK52 MGX

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S73,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 MGX
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2024 86,430 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 80,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,140 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak near side and off side exhaust silencers corroded through and blowing excessively (8.2.1.1 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords expossed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

vehicle battery had to be charged to start it for the test

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,721 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,942 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 66,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,723 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,002 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,553 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust rather rusty.underside/sills covered.osr tyre worn near to min.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,562 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jan 2009 40,692 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,377 miles

outer sill and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2007 33,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,124 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,247 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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GK52 MGX is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 73,815 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 Carrera 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK52 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK52 MGX is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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