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Porsche Carrera 4

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

V53 FSXMOT history

V53 FSX is a red petrol Porsche Carrera 4 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
86,786 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 FSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Carrera 4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V53 FSX was last recorded at 86,786 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,749 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,786 miles
  • 2025 – 86,749 miles
  • 2020 – 84,217 miles
  • 2019 – 83,575 miles
  • 2018 – 82,763 miles
  • 2017 – 81,881 miles
  • 2016 – 80,556 miles
  • 2015 – 78,779 miles
  • 2014 – 77,379 miles
  • 2013 – 76,212 miles
  • 2012 – 72,324 miles
  • 2011 – 70,605 miles
  • 2010 – 66,961 miles
  • 2009 – 59,249 miles
  • 2008 – 52,259 miles
  • 2007 – 46,348 miles
  • 2006 – 38,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,786 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,786 miles (+37)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,786 miles
    Test number
    454666659854
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  2. Pass86,749 miles (+2,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    507191690233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,217 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    473393963276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    432328240677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,575 miles (+812)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    264565677008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,763 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    853024186885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,881 miles (+1,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    959025638438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass80,556 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,556 miles
    Test number
    890096279172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    275761715296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,779 miles (+1,400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    825039505296
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass77,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    727127294117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,379 miles (+1,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    537187494150
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass76,212 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    867142563260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,324 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    276202082443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,605 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    956885171105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,597 miles (+3,636)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,597 miles
    Test number
    456829861173
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,961 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    963216350139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,249 miles (+6,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,249 miles
    Test number
    940551249153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass52,259 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    664790158136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,348 miles
    Test number
    102401157191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,348 miles (+8,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,348 miles
    Test number
    662979747139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    183311656167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 FSX

Does V53 FSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 FSX expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 FSX?
The MOT on V53 FSX expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 FSX done?
V53 FSX was recorded at 86,786 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,380 miles a year.
Has V53 FSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 FSX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V53 FSX 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 V53 FSX find?
V53 FSX failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 2 more.

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