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RX53 WPJ

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,753 mi
Last recorded63,753 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera54,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WPJ
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 63,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 62,313 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,088 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 58,762 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 50,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,590 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 47,590 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,316 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 39,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,848 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,889 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 21,654 miles

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 30 Oct 2008 19,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,625 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 12,623 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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RX53 WPJ is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,066 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX53 WPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX53 WPJ registered?

RX53 WPJ is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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