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WU53 CXL

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

175,263 mi
Last recorded175,263 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 CXL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 175,263 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 174,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 173,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 171,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 169,096 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats missing at the time of test

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 169,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats missing at the time of test

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 168,874 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Led light out on center strip (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 163,913 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately hose ferrule (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 161,210 miles

Both rear seats missing at the time of test

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both front wheels corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes and across the top of engine and gearbox corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mounting deteriorated but no excessive movement at the time of test (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward control arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mounting deteriorated but no excessive movement at the time of test (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward control arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to get low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to get low (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Power steering pipe behind right front wheel starting to split at the crimp joint but not leaking (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 161,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre to rear brake pipes after joiner (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 161,208 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading too high from Bank 1 right hand exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Both rear seats missing at the time of test

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both front wheels corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes and across the top of engine and gear box corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level required top up prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mounting deteriorated but no excessive movement at the time of test (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm forward ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to get low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mounting deteriorated but no excessive movement at the time of test (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm forward ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer appears to have damage and rattles (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to get low (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Power steering pipe behind right front wheel starting to split at the crimp joint but not leaking (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 158,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all general (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both front headlamps lens deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint tow arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint tow arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Various undertrays loose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, heavily worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 158,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all general (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both front headlamps lens deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint tow arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint tow arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Various undertrays loose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, heavily worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 150,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both back box's (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 139,278 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,033 miles

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,162 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 85,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,054 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Signs of wear on all four tyre inner edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,428 miles

Signs of wear on all four tyre inner edges.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 33,464 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,464 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,971 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 27,971 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres worn to limit on edge

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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WU53 CXL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WU53 CXL, 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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WU53 CXL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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