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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,569 cc

L8 FTAMOT history

L8 FTA is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

L8 FTA black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
57,772 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,569 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FTA was last recorded at 57,772 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 2,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,627 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,145 miles
Average per year
2,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,772 miles
  • 2024 – 55,627 miles
  • 2023 – 51,033 miles
  • 2022 – 50,087 miles
  • 2021 – 48,871 miles
  • 2020 – 47,125 miles
  • 2019 – 44,661 miles
  • 2018 – 41,448 miles
  • 2017 – 37,567 miles
  • 2015 – 33,033 miles
  • 2014 – 26,617 miles
  • 2013 – 23,746 miles
  • 2012 – 19,682 miles
  • 2010 – 15,168 miles
  • 2009 – 13,462 miles
  • 2008 – 10,520 miles
  • 2007 – 8,846 miles
  • 2006 – 6,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,772 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,772 miles (+2,145)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    985134404396
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass55,627 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,627 miles
    Test number
    135391941893
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside top corner of the screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail55,626 miles (+4,593)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,626 miles
    Test number
    126892916550
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside top corner of the screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass51,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    387408312972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,033 miles (+946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    780037120462
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,087 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    815008415730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,871 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    698997482332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,125 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    792413593690
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing repeater turning white
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator turning white
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator turning white
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust silencers corroded on outer seams

  9. Fail47,125 miles (+2,464)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    110532210913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing repeater turning white
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator turning white
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator turning white
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust silencers corroded on outer seams

  10. Pass44,661 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,661 miles
    Test number
    334772483254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,448 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    367234467204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass37,567 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,567 miles
    Test number
    654311889986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,033 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    879381935304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,412 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,412 miles
    Test number
    168745905036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,617 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    378493004060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,746 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    155244803475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,682 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,682 miles
    Test number
    639295402077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,168 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,168 miles
    Test number
    680649120329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,462 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,462 miles
    Test number
    612542349309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass10,520 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,520 miles
    Test number
    222483378010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,846 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,846 miles
    Test number
    252548177030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    6,597 miles
    Test number
    404879936035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FTA

Does L8 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 FTA expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 FTA?
The MOT on L8 FTA expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 FTA done?
L8 FTA was recorded at 57,772 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 2,639 miles a year.
Has L8 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FTA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 FTA 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 L8 FTA find?
L8 FTA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear, and 3 more.

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