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SC53 SYD

2006 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,673 mi
Last recorded49,673 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 SYD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 49,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 32,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 49,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 47,305 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 47,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 47,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,765 miles

Factory fitted under trays fitted. Some components not visible.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 23,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,043 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 17,104 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,950 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corrugation (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 44,950 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corrugation (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,597 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 38,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,525 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 32,525 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure brake pipe burst during test (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Braking system leaking front to rears under cover (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,086 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 30,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both backboxes (7.1.2)

both front top mounts starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake assist pump corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 25,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake assist pump corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,811 miles

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

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

exhaust system fixings corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,008 miles

both front top mounts are splitting

front and rear discs are pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f outside pad broken

Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,716 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 10,716 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SC53 SYD is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 SC53 SYD, 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 20 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SC53 SYD registered?

SC53 SYD is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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