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FN53 DNU

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DNU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 118,735 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,169 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,051 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 93,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,479 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Manifolds corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2018 92,397 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,291 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,741 miles

Both exhaust manifolds very corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

engine and under-tray covers fitted obscuring some components

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both exhaust manifolds very corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

engine and under-tray covers fitted obscuring some components

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light is on at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2014 87,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light is on at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,096 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)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,529 miles

Number plates maybe ilegal

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,639 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak from rear main seal.

Very slight oil leak from front diff.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,724 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 DNU is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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