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RX53 WSJ

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WSJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,764 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,324 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,249 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,065 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,940 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES VERY LOW ON TREAD

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,788 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 65,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,971 miles

front tyres worn slightly uneven, worn more on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,006 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 16 Jul 2008 53,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,512 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 28,512 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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 WSJ is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WSJ, 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 RX53 WSJ registered?

RX53 WSJ is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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