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FJ53 ZDV

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,785 mi
Last recorded121,785 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZDV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 121,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,019 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,180 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 114,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 112,609 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces in very poor condition

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,510 miles

All 4 brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play no roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 98,104 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,737 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,830 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 72,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FJ53 ZDV is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ53 ZDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 ZDV registered?

FJ53 ZDV is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FJ53 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 ZDV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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