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SP53 CHH

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,661 mi
Last recorded112,661 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CHH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,884 miles

Exhaust manifold corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 109,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295/30R18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust manifold corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,174 miles

Exhaust manifold corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 108,174 miles

Exhaust manifold corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,819 miles

Exhaust manifold corroded on both banks

Fail 18 Sep 2020 86,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,093 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust manifolds corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 85,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust manifolds corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,205 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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 80,918 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,876 miles

Centre Front tyre s low

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall minor damage

Nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear inner brake discs corroded

Rear tyre centres 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2015 64,876 miles

Centre Front tyre s low

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall minor damage

Nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear inner brake discs corroded

Rear tyre centres 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 49,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,132 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 46,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,539 miles

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

all front to rear brake pipes badly corroded

exhaust noisey operation when revved up

exhaust silencer seams corroded and leaking

exhaust system fixings corroded

nearside rear brake caliper link pipe corroded

power steering pipe metal crimped ends split at offside front

Fail 2 Oct 2012 45,503 miles

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

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

all front to rear brake pipes badly corroded

engine chain tensioner starting to leak oil

exhaust noisey operation when revved up

exhaust silencer seams corroded and leaking

exhaust system fixings corroded

nearside rear brake caliper link pipe corroded

power steering pipe metal crimped ends split at offside front

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,918 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both exhaust silencers seams split and corroded

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

exhaust sleeve fixings corroded

nearside front suspension tiebar ball joint worn

power steering pipe metal ends split at offside front

Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both exhaust silencers seams split and corroded

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

exhaust sleeve fixings corroded

nearside front suspension tiebar ball joint worn

power steering pipe metal ends split at offside front

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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SP53 CHH is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP53 CHH, 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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SP53 CHH is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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