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RX53 WGW

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,489 mi
Last recorded108,489 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WGW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,489 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 106,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to all front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front /rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,627 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect front transmission lean under car covers damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming low on outer and inner 1/4 s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe brace bars are corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe brace bars are corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2021 86,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four jacking point are starting to rust

both rear sub frame brace bars are starting to get rusted

head light washers not working

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front leg/shocks are starting to get rusted

both rear exhaust boxes are starting to rust

Fail 8 Sep 2020 84,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front leg/shocks are starting to get rusted

both rear exhaust boxes are starting to rust

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borderline. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borderline. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,037 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 71,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,449 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,003 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,070 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,886 miles

Air con compressor is very noisy.

Front shock abbsorbers and exhaust manifolds are very rusty.

Offside front indicator bulb is loosing amber colour.

Tappley meter brake test, Car drifts to nearside a little when brakeing in a straight line.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,545 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 29,325 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front and rear brake disc's very corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 29,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front and rear brake disc's very corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,091 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 26,052 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded

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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RX53 WGW is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX53 WGW, 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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RX53 WGW is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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