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YJ53 JCO

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

78,879 mi
Last recorded78,879 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 JCO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,879 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 78,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,329 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 74,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/30/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,879 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,465 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 42,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx. 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 37,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,581 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,349 miles

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)

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

RHF pas hose collars split

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe metal collars split

Rear silencers corroded and splitting along seams

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 149,991 miles

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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YJ53 JCO is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 JCO, 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 YJ53 JCO registered?

YJ53 JCO is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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