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C3 MAX

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,881 mi
Last recorded88,881 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MAX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,797 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40x18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 2 'N3' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,497 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,717 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,929 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 76,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,523 miles

front inner face of brake discs rusty and pitted

rear inner face of brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,608 miles

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

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,276 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,631 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,393 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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C3 MAX is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C3 MAX, 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 C3 MAX registered?

C3 MAX is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is C3 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 MAX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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