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Porsche 911

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,600 cc

T5 MLKMOT history

T5 MLK is a yellow petrol Porsche 911 first used on 24 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,251 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MLK was last recorded at 173,251 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2018: 125,793 miles, lower than 125,971 miles on 10 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,245 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,251 miles
  • 2025 – 167,236 miles
  • 2024 – 160,636 miles
  • 2023 – 153,860 miles
  • 2022 – 141,444 miles
  • 2021 – 133,035 miles
  • 2020 – 130,889 miles
  • 2018 – 125,793 miles
  • 2017 – 118,537 miles
  • 2016 – 109,960 miles
  • 2015 – 102,230 miles
  • 2014 – 88,090 miles
  • 2013 – 76,571 miles
  • 2012 – 60,244 miles
  • 2011 – 51,445 miles
  • 2010 – 40,855 miles
  • 2009 – 37,091 miles
  • 2008 – 36,829 miles
  • 2007 – 31,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,251 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,251 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,251 miles
    Test number
    581969027447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,245 miles (+6,009)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,245 miles
    Test number
    541059647557
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,236 miles (+6,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,236 miles
    Test number
    640860856012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass160,636 miles (+6,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,636 miles
    Test number
    828418320518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass153,860 miles (+92)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,860 miles
    Test number
    125112983004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail153,768 miles (+12,324)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,768 miles
    Test number
    461462954894
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure from suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements Grating (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass141,444 miles (+8,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,444 miles
    Test number
    393101253089
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play Nearside rear inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play Offside rear inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,035 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    726874886484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose bracket loose

  9. Fail133,026 miles (+2,137)1 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,026 miles
    Test number
    960861652216
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose bracket loose
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play Nearside rear inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play Offside rear inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,889 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    130,889 miles
    Test number
    714197565397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,870 miles (+5,077)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,870 miles
    Test number
    832038838564
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass125,793 miles (-178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,793 miles
    Test number
    466030147014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims low

  13. Fail125,971 miles (+7,434)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    877328321483
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass118,537 miles (+8,577)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,537 miles
    Test number
    157390745531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,960 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    991904071826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,230 miles (+14,140)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,230 miles
    Test number
    615478830585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,090 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    736529734307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,571 miles (+16,327)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    658530043363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,244 miles (+8,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    448152222415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,445 miles (+10,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,445 miles
    Test number
    937493721359
    • NoteFuel smell under skirt insecure

  21. Pass40,855 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,855 miles
    Test number
    621662500394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail40,805 miles (+3,714)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,805 miles
    Test number
    161421900363
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,091 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    352861139370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,829 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    912125908340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,550 miles (+5,138)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,550 miles
    Test number
    822152168292
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  26. Pass31,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,412 miles
    Test number
    884696697212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 MLK

Does T5 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MLK is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MLK?
The MOT on T5 MLK is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MLK done?
T5 MLK was recorded at 173,251 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,580 miles a year.
Has T5 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MLK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 MLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 MLK find?
T5 MLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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