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FB53 GGA

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GGA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 113,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop split/perished

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play through shaft

Pass 22 Oct 2022 111,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 108,507 miles

slight play in offside front drop link

Fail 18 Oct 2021 108,505 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, running along Nearside, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside, at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30 18, ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30 18, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT "THRUST ARM" INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL UNDERBODY, FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HARD LINE AT CALIPER CORRODED SLIGHTLY, FROM FLEXI HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT "THRUST ARM" INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL UNDERBODY, FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HARD LINE AT CALIPER CORRODED SLIGHTLY, FROM FLEXI HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,235 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 285/30 18, 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

nearside rear exhaust box rusty, but not blowing

offside front tyre side wall perished, but not showing cords

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,078 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded(lack of use?)and just passed test

Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,078 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded(lack of use?)and just passed test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,123 miles

all brake discs rusted and worn,but fronts just passed test

exhaust rusted

slight wear in offside front suspension

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,090 miles

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

front tyres just starting to wear

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,211 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,736 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,864 miles

front & rear brakes dics scored & slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,791 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,979 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,844 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner section nearly to wear markers

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,739 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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FB53 GGA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 FB53 GGA, 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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FB53 GGA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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