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J123 HYD

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 HYD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,664 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 85,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leaking by pass pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall edge cracking on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 81,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,405 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 80,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 80,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,180 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,347 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,589 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2014 67,910 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,238 miles

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 9 May 2012 61,528 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 61,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Eml on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 57,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,559 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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J123 HYD is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J123 HYD, 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 J123 HYD registered?

J123 HYD is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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