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GN53 VBV

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,256 mi
Last recorded136,256 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VBV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 136,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 132,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corner lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 128,167 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED FRONT TO REAR RESTRICTIMG VIEW OF COMPONENTS

Fail 29 Mar 2021 128,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED FRONT TO REAR RESTRICTIMG VIEW OF COMPONENTS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 127,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,729 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2019 124,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,685 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,217 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 115,480 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 11,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 112,555 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,861 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,148 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 87,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,676 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,986 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,856 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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GN53 VBV 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 74.1%.

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 GN53 VBV, 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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What year was GN53 VBV registered?

GN53 VBV is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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