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SL52 CKU

2003 Porsche 911 Targa

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,508 mi
Last recorded57,508 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 911 Targa53,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 CKU
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside washer jet weak

Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,386 miles

Headlamp washers not working. Pump noise present.

Offside front windscreen washer poor.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,071 miles

Headlamp washers are not operating , pump noise heard

Ns rear tyre is wearing slightly on edges

Rear anti roll bar mount bushes have slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2024 56,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp washers are not operating , pump noise heard

Ns rear tyre is wearing slightly on edges

Rear anti roll bar mount bushes have slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,529 miles

Headlamp washers not working, pump noise audible.

Fail 24 Feb 2023 55,529 miles

Headlamp washers not working, pump noise audible.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,020 miles

Both head lamp washers are not operating and pump is making a noise

Fail 3 Mar 2022 55,018 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Not moving (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both manual adjusters appear to not be working (4.1.2 (a))

Both head lamp washers are not operating and pump is making a noise

Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,329 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

No H I D washer working

Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,069 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,130 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 Front 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 14 Nov 2009 37,835 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,793 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 33,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 30,685 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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SL52 CKU is a 2003 Porsche 911 Targa in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 Targa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 53,329 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 CKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL52 CKU registered?

SL52 CKU is a 2003 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SL52 CKU safe to buy?

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