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SW52 OUK

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,951 mi
Last recorded90,951 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 OUK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,951 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 90,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 90,176 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between manifold and cat has bolt missing and two other bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In edge of tyre close to sidewall ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,513 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 85,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2022 77,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,132 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 63,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,048 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,203 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,461 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front steering rack joints worn

left hand drive headlamps adjusted for level beam-uk driving,aim pattern poor

wiper action juddering - intermittently

Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,461 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front steering rack joints worn

left hand drive headlamps adjusted for level beam-uk driving,aim pattern poor

wiper action juddering - intermittently

Fail 8 Mar 2013 56,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,811 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

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)

lhd headlamp pattern converted aim for uk driving

offside front steering rack joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,224 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,224 miles

Nearside 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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SW52 OUK is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW52 OUK, 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 SW52 OUK registered?

SW52 OUK is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SW52 OUK safe to buy?

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