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C5 ECP

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,512 mi
Last recorded110,512 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ECP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,512 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 110,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,461 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have signs of pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes nsf osf directly under shock absorber as marked from underside of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 91,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes front too rear. front sections as marked behind nsf wheel next too jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Ferrule too caliper small section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch too ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have signs of pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes nsf osf directly under shock absorber as marked from underside of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,626 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,050 miles

Rear both tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 15 Feb 2017 69,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,739 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 58,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,093 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,326 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,421 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,955 miles

nearside and offside inner surface of front brake discs getting scored and rusty

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,662 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,649 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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C5 ECP is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C5 ECP, 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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C5 ECP is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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