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SN53 TWU

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,942 mi
Last recorded151,942 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 TWU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,199 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,801 miles

Nearside Rear light lense cracked.

both rear and o/s/f lower suspension arms bushes worn/perished.

both rear tyres tread low, above 1.6mm.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 141,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lense cracked.

all 4 lower suspension arms, bushes split and perished.

both rear tyres tread low, above 1.6mm.

front and rear wipers smear.

various oil leaks from gearbox area.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,977 miles

both front lowers suspension arm centre bushes starting to perish

front headlamps starting to discolour

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Mar 2018 135,977 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% high leval (1.2.1c)

both front lowers suspension arm centre bushes starting to perish

front headlamps starting to discolour

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 118,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,799 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,157 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 98,150 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,941 miles

Exhaust noisy,rattles

Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,941 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy,rattles

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,768 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,079 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 32,079 miles

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

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

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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SN53 TWU is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN53 TWU, 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 SN53 TWU registered?

SN53 TWU is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is SN53 TWU safe to buy?

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