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FBF 21

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBF 21
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 118,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 118,366 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 115,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,323 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,676 miles

both rear tyres VERY close to the legal limit

Fail 7 Nov 2014 95,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both rear tyres VERY close to the legal limit

Fail 31 Oct 2014 95,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres just 2mm

n/s/r tyre just 1.7mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tank cap seal starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,219 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,780 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,309 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,742 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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FBF 21 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc 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 FBF 21, 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 FBF 21 registered?

FBF 21 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FBF 21 safe to buy?

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