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FM03 VBN

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,327 mi
Last recorded80,327 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VBN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,327 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,223 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,252 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,007 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 71,004 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,441 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2017 66,288 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 66,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 65,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes excessively corroded in mid floor area nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe excessively corroded near off side front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear near hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Near side front track rod end has slight free play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corrosion on nearside front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disks pitted and corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,006 miles

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

front-to-rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs are corroded on inner faces.

metal brake pipes between brake caliper and brake hose are starting to corrode, on offside and nearside front.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,308 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.7mm

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,308 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.7mm

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,799 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,280 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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FM03 VBN is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc 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 FM03 VBN, 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

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What year was FM03 VBN registered?

FM03 VBN is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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