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C4 SBN

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

119,793 mi
Last recorded119,793 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SBN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 118,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,678 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,729 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,091 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 109,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 109,653 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriorated slight drop in intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing but still making adequate seal

Pass 14 May 2019 105,958 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 105,958 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,009 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 102,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,603 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)

oil leak, suspect near side front driveshaft oilseal

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,544 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge of tread

rear lateral tie bar loose and vibrating

Fail 31 Oct 2012 73,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge of tread

rear lateral tie bar loose and vibrating

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 62,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,822 miles

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

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath of car

Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil on min

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,529 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,828 miles

slight corrosion and pitting on both front and n/s/r inner surface of brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,428 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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C4 SBN is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C4 SBN, 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 C4 SBN registered?

C4 SBN is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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