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A23 ESP

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,171 mi
Last recorded143,171 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera54,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 ESP
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 143,171 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights light output week

Pass 24 Jun 2024 128,917 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 128,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 121,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,730 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 114,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,530 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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A23 ESP is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 ESP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 ESP registered?

A23 ESP is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is A23 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 ESP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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