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DBZ 43

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 43
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 84,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,455 miles

Drivers air bag is not in use, sports steering wheel fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,839 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,731 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 74,671 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle has been modified for track/competition use.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,059 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle has been modified for track use.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,385 miles

Advise replacement of both rear tyres as soon as possible.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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DBZ 43 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DBZ 43, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DBZ 43?

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What year was DBZ 43 registered?

DBZ 43 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is DBZ 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 43 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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