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J15 VNB

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,601 mi
Last recorded101,601 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 VNB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 100,354 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail slight leak (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,776 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,235 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,233 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,547 miles

both rear lower chassis support bars corroding

corrosion to offside front brake pipe at caliper

corrosion to various brake pipes inspected as best possible due to panels fitted

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2018 92,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to offside front brake pipe at caliper

corrosion to various brake pipes inspected as best possible due to panels fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 92,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering and brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,411 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

Fail 8 Jun 2016 89,924 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive FAILED TEST (7.3.D.3)

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 79,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,175 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,189 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,845 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 36,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,767 miles

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

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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J15 VNB is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J15 VNB, 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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J15 VNB is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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