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W23 MWS

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,241 mi
Last recorded104,241 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 MWS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,783 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 94,782 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2023 91,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 91,125 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,939 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 88,921 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,617 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 87,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,851 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 84,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very light surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,678 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/18. at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,483 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,717 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,877 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 56,815 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,914 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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W23 MWS is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W23 MWS, 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 W23 MWS registered?

W23 MWS is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is W23 MWS safe to buy?

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