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RK53 JKX

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,912 mi
Last recorded119,912 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 JKX
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 119,912 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 119,912 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,777 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 118,773 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 116,681 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling sensor insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 112,214 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,618 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 108,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,112 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,063 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,371 miles

inner edge of front tyres worn

Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,039 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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RK53 JKX is a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK53 JKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK53 JKX registered?

RK53 JKX is a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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