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MW52 XVN

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S57,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XVN
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 70,042 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 70,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,388 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 66,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 65,294 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,531 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,087 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 59,013 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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MW52 XVN is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 57,314 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 Carrera 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 XVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW52 XVN registered?

MW52 XVN is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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