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MC53 FHR

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FHR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 97,516 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning one out of six LEDs not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning two out of six LEDs not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,839 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 92,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,408 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 90,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 88,708 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2017 88,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,018 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,634 miles

fuel filler cap rubber perished

Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,634 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler cap rubber perished

n/s wiper blade

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,967 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 May 2012 61,997 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2012 61,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,893 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 57,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,469 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,199 miles

lip worn on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,798 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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MC53 FHR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MC53 FHR, 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 MC53 FHR registered?

MC53 FHR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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