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VX53 OLC

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,630 mi
Last recorded47,630 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,478 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 46,478 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,604 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,153 miles

some wear to inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 40,671 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,889 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,889 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres just in legal limits

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,116 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,111 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,003 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VX53 OLC is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX53 OLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 OLC registered?

VX53 OLC is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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