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FV03 DVA

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,775 mi
Last recorded79,775 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DVA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,076 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 77,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight washers inoperative

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Fail 7 Feb 2019 77,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight washers inoperative

engine coolant level below minimum

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all round (2.7.2a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,982 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 76,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,768 miles

exhaust flange nuts corroded at both rear flanges ,

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,849 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,842 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,090 miles

advise rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,837 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,328 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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FV03 DVA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV03 DVA, 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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FV03 DVA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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