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MD53 ZRY

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,197 mi
Last recorded109,197 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZRY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 109,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bent

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 109,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bent

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 102,883 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,386 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 102,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed WATER PUMP LEAKING (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 98,851 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Fail 1 Oct 2021 98,201 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on rollers concealed under body panels (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

under body covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,196 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,229 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)

corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

corrosion on inner surfaces of rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,229 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 65,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,620 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 62,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,464 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,865 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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MD53 ZRY is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey 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 MD53 ZRY, 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 MD53 ZRY registered?

MD53 ZRY is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is MD53 ZRY safe to buy?

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