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VX53 YGL

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,065 mi
Last recorded89,065 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YGL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,173 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 87,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak(rrusty)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019
Fail 29 Apr 2019

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,707 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong advisory*** (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,705 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong advisory*** (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 67,490 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,230 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,481 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,547 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,018 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 39,018 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 34,578 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 34,578 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,721 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 25,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,349 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 18,326 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 worn close to the legal limit (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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VX53 YGL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YGL, 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 VX53 YGL registered?

VX53 YGL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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