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S500 KJW

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,322 mi
Last recorded109,322 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 KJW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,322 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,509 miles

Both rear jacking points corroded.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm, outer ball joint boot perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link hitting shock absorber on full left hand lock.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()

Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,475 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear track rod end dust cover perished

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 102,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,235 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

bad oil leaks from engine and gear box

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,090 miles

bad oil leaks from engine and gear box

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bad oil leaks from engine and gear box

Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 89,131 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracking on tread

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 84,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low casing of light broken at adjuster (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracking on tread

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 68,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2011 60,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,513 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,818 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,650 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 May 2008 28,650 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,443 miles

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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S500 KJW is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S500 KJW, 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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S500 KJW is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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