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DH53 DHE

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 DHE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 72,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 72,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,243 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 69,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,815 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,577 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,682 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 36,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,804 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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DH53 DHE is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DH53 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DH53 DHE registered?

DH53 DHE is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DH53 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH53 DHE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DH53 DHE have outstanding finance?

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