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UP53 TJO

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

102,969 mi
Last recorded102,969 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP53 TJO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 102,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,923 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 87,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

N/S front to rear brake pipe rubbing on fuel pipe

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,800 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,800 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,862 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded (surface corrosion)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,499 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 64,953 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,512 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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UP53 TJO is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 UP53 TJO, 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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UP53 TJO is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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