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FN53 DCZ

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,343 mi
Last recorded56,343 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DCZ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 56,343 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 53,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along N.S. sill near passenger door (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beginning to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 52,959 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 52,278 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,899 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside front shocks lower parts corroding

Pass 11 May 2016 49,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,011 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 6 Mar 2014 46,321 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 front and rear discs corroded inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,072 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 40,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,681 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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FN53 DCZ is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FN53 DCZ, 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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FN53 DCZ is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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