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YJ53 ZMU

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 71,466 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,573 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 61,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 61,608 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,997 miles

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Nearside Front TYRECRACKING

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,280 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,278 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty direction not staying on (1.4.A.1)

Nearside and offside caliper metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,578 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,567 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2008 25,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,036 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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YJ53 ZMU is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZMU, 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 YJ53 ZMU registered?

YJ53 ZMU is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 ZMU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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