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RX53 ZGN

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 74,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 74,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,298 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,698 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,017 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,016 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 71,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 70,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,590 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 70,111 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2017 70,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2016 68,703 miles

Offside Front brake disc pitted slightly on inner edge

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2016 68,703 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted slightly on inner edge

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2015 66,244 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 66,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 65,125 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 63,939 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 61,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 61,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,077 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 37,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,108 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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RX53 ZGN is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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