2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · MF52 LWU
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 65,921 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF52 LWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 65,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF52 LWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Porsche 911 (MF52 LWU) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp not working o/s/f and n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
MF52 LWU Mileage History
- 14/08/202464,217 mi
- 08/08/202565,321 mi+1,104 mi
- 26/08/202565,343 mi+22 mi
- 28/08/202665,862 mi+519 mi
- 04/09/202665,921 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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