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NK53 CWE

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 CWE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,161 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 102,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,787 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside ege (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,317 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 101,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,326 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 97,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,404 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,404 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,279 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,137 miles

Rear exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 54,390 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,552 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,501 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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NK53 CWE is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK53 CWE, 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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NK53 CWE is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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