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FD03 VHU

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S57,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VHU
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,228 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,774 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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FD03 VHU is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 57,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD03 VHU registered?

FD03 VHU is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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