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SA52 TSX

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 TSX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 85,257 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt fixing missing with bad corrosion and pitting to roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 85,246 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded all front and rear slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

shock absorber dust boot / bump stop split

Pass 11 May 2023 83,796 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 83,791 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front and both main-line pipes to rear flexi's have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 80,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 80,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 75,005 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,645 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,512 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,201 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 52,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,462 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,597 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,242 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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SA52 TSX is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SA52 TSX, 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 SA52 TSX registered?

SA52 TSX is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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