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FN53 DLF

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 138,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Bolt loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2025 136,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 135,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 133,779 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 16 May 2023 133,772 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 5 May 2023 133,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour wing bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,802 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 132,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from front to rear . (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,218 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 132,212 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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 130,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted to vehicle floor, not allowing full inspection

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

Spare wheel insecure

Steam from nearside front grill area during emissions test/ possible leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 127,290 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 125,390 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 125,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f, o/s/f x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r, n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 115,328 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r, n/s/r inner edges (4.1.E.1)

body covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 115,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r, o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded ferrule (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r, n/s/r inner edges (4.1.E.1)

body covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,753 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 98,753 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,726 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,368 miles

Both rear discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Both rear exhaust boxes splitting on seams

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

PAS low pressure pipe off rack end starting to split

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,368 miles

Both rear discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Both rear exhaust boxes splitting on seams

PAS low pressure pipe off rack end starting to split

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,930 miles

Inspection of underside of vehicle limited due to under body covers fitted

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,677 miles

rear exhaust bolts corroded

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,570 miles

offside front disc corroded on inner edge

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,677 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,002 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,197 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 DLF is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN53 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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