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RY52 HDJ

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,066 mi
Last recorded121,066 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 HDJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,066 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 121,066 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,894 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 120,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 114,358 miles

metal brakes pipes have a covering off grease in areas not allowing full inspection

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes which are covered and also in clipped areas

Fail 12 Jun 2023 114,358 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

metal brakes pipes have a covering off grease in areas not allowing full inspection

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes which are covered and also in clipped areas

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,001 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,016 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 98,999 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,662 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 96,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 94,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 93,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,965 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 92,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,014 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2015 88,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

custom number plates fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,429 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)

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,681 miles

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

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

advise windscreen scratched edge of swept area

Fail 15 Nov 2010 56,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise front wipers worn by screen

advise windscreen scratched edge of swept area

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,135 miles

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

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

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

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

small cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,328 miles

stone chipps accross front windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 42,731 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,027 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,997 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,349 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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RY52 HDJ is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 RY52 HDJ, 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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RY52 HDJ is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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