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RG53 CBV

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 CBV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISC HEAVILY CORRODED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OS REAR SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW/CRACK (6.1.2 (a))

HEADLIGHT WASHERS NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 90,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,127 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,706 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,706 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,693 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 fitted holder corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,678 miles

all brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,137 miles

all brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,195 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,595 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,890 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 29,529 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 29,516 miles

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

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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RG53 CBV is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 RG53 CBV, 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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RG53 CBV is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is RG53 CBV safe to buy?

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