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MX53 SZV

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,697 mi
Last recorded80,697 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SZV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 80,697 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 78,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 75,965 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 75,965 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 73,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,827 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler rubber hose or clamp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,166 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 68,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible MOT Database: WP0ZZZ99Z35607240 VIN Displayed on vehicle: WP0ZZZ99Z3S607240 (6.3.5.a)

Advise oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,726 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 15 Aug 2012 42,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 18 Aug 2011 37,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,764 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,248 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,122 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,750 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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MX53 SZV is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MX53 SZV, 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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MX53 SZV is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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