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FA53 CPE

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 74,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 74,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,786 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,267 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded crimping collar starting to split on the joint between the rigid steel pipe and the flexi rubber hose in the o/s/f wheel arch . no leaks at time of testing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 71,367 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,648 miles

Exhaust silencers starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,543 miles

exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,511 miles

exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Fail 26 Mar 2014 69,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,869 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,801 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 45,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,912 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,912 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,633 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,641 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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FA53 CPE is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA53 CPE, 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 FA53 CPE registered?

FA53 CPE is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FA53 CPE safe to buy?

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