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RK53 ENC

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,271 mi
Last recorded98,271 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 ENC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 98,271 miles

hand brake just meeting minimum requirements

Fail 6 Oct 2025 98,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake just meeting minimum requirements

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,937 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 97,936 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts need refurb as seriously discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND BACK (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK CLOSER TO FRONT MOST CORRODED & IN NEARSIDE FRONT ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant level low slightly wet around pipes ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 96,868 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND BACK (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK CLOSER TO FRONT MOST CORRODED & IN NEARSIDE FRONT ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant level low slightly wet around pipes ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery in such poor condition jump start needed to get vehicle in to test doesn't look like battery is charging

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,642 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 96,640 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside wheel arch x3. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,595 miles

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

both headlamps discoloured

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,025 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016
Fail 15 Jan 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,321 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 42,107 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,107 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,065 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,591 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,082 miles

Both headlamps converted to touring with no kick up to NS

Fail 1 Nov 2006 18,082 miles

Both headlamps converted to touring with no kick up to NS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RK53 ENC is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK53 ENC, 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 RK53 ENC registered?

RK53 ENC is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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