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WA53 UWJ

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,081 mi
Last recorded82,081 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UWJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,081 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,504 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also Buckle/Locking Mechanism not inspected ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 70,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Levelling sensor (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also Buckle/Locking Mechanism not inspected ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,733 miles

Both front drive shafts missing

Fail 6 Aug 2022 67,730 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leaking, under covers fitted possibly power steering fluid

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,171 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 63,169 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,376 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 53,157 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,133 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,872 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,844 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge close enough to expose inner cord

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,042 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 33,025 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,915 miles

Both front tyre`s worn on inside edges

P.A.S pipe union cracked at steering rack end

Fail 1 Apr 2009 26,915 miles

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

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

Both front tyre`s worn on inside edges

P.A.S pipe union cracked at steering rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,052 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,198 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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WA53 UWJ 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 73.1%.

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 WA53 UWJ, 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 WA53 UWJ registered?

WA53 UWJ is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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