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VU52 ZHJ

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,499 mi
Last recorded103,499 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 103,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,906 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,900 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 95,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,175 miles

OSF antiroll bar drop link has slight play

PAS rack pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,700 miles

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 5 Jul 2013 72,142 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,142 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,061 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,959 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding and wearing.

power steering (metal) pipes corroding on steering rack.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,224 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 54,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,386 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 17,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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VU52 ZHJ is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU52 ZHJ, 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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What year was VU52 ZHJ registered?

VU52 ZHJ is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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