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FR03 ARU

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,551 mi
Last recorded107,551 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 ARU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 107,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,396 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,764 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 105,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,299 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 7 Mar 2019 93,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,299 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 84,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak ??

plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plstic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered over with trims

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sillguards fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2011 79,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,642 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)

exhaust system rattling but secure and not leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2009 68,642 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)

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

exhaust system rattling but secure and not leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FR03 ARU is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue 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 FR03 ARU, 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 FR03 ARU registered?

FR03 ARU is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FR03 ARU safe to buy?

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