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Porsche 968

White · Petrol · 1993 · 2,990 cc

K53 MGUMOT history

K53 MGU is a white petrol Porsche 968 first used on 2 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

K53 MGU white Porsche 968 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 968, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2024
Mileage
112,881 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
968
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 MGU was last recorded at 112,881 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,852 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,881 miles
  • 2022 – 112,852 miles
  • 2021 – 112,815 miles
  • 2019 – 112,802 miles
  • 2018 – 111,897 miles
  • 2016 – 111,291 miles
  • 2015 – 110,808 miles
  • 2014 – 110,321 miles
  • 2013 – 109,912 miles
  • 2012 – 109,403 miles
  • 2011 – 109,162 miles
  • 2010 – 108,751 miles
  • 2009 – 108,673 miles
  • 2008 – 108,107 miles
  • 2007 – 107,483 miles
  • 2006 – 105,934 miles
  • 2005 – 103,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,881 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,881 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,881 miles
    Test number
    843343377712
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass112,852 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,852 miles
    Test number
    499681646351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail112,843 miles (+28)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    432751702164
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,815 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    915244410543
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail112,813 miles (+11)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,813 miles
    Test number
    807601844824
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,802 miles (+905)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,802 miles
    Test number
    971350548178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass111,897 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    624679577593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,291 miles
    Test number
    339437988552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,291 miles (+483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,291 miles
    Test number
    471195883213
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass110,808 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,808 miles
    Test number
    519504834575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass110,321 miles (+409)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,321 miles
    Test number
    479640434294
    • NoteBrake noise from n/s/r
    • NoteO/s/f lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight up/down play in both front suspension

  12. Pass109,912 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    109,912 miles
    Test number
    385722643279
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush in poor condition due to oil contamination

  13. Fail109,912 miles (+509)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,912 miles
    Test number
    216569033272
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush in poor condition due to oil contamination

  14. Pass109,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    866097132280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail109,403 miles (+241)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    679884532235
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass109,162 miles (+411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,162 miles
    Test number
    768735531278
    • NoteParking brake effort poor

  17. Pass108,751 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    161412930221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,673 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,673 miles
    Test number
    320184359476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,107 miles (+624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    204206518321
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass107,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    613083117361
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Fail107,483 miles (+1,549)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    973503617395
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  22. Pass105,934 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    602400626381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,878 miles (+2,870)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,878 miles
    Test number
    624122216385
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass103,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    971712205370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,002 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    670582505347
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Questions about K53 MGU

Does K53 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K53 MGU expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K53 MGU?
The MOT on K53 MGU expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K53 MGU done?
K53 MGU was recorded at 112,881 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 551 miles a year.
Has K53 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 MGU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K53 MGU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K53 MGU find?
K53 MGU passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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