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FD03 XAA

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,768 mi
Last recorded107,768 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 107,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 106,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,800 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear back boxes small holes

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 104,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear back boxes small holes

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,435 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing fill inspection of some items

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 21 May 2016 101,052 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 100,472 miles

Offside Front 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 24 May 2014 93,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 85,331 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 85,309 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 83,443 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 83,441 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,795 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,547 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bolts and manifold corroded

front brake discs worn and badly pitted on inner faces

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,013 miles

both front brake discs corroded

windsreen repaired

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs corroded

water leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,012 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,012 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,938 miles

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

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

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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FD03 XAA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FD03 XAA, 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 FD03 XAA registered?

FD03 XAA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is FD03 XAA safe to buy?

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