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L8 FTA

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,772 mi
Last recorded57,772 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 FTA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 57,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,627 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside top corner of the screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 55,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside top corner of the screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,033 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 51,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 50,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing repeater turning white

Nearside Rear indicator turning white

Offside Rear indicator turning white

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust silencers corroded on outer seams

Fail 15 Jan 2020 47,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing repeater turning white

Nearside Rear indicator turning white

Offside Rear indicator turning white

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust silencers corroded on outer seams

Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,412 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,617 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,682 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 15,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,462 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,597 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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L8 FTA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,569cc 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 L8 FTA, 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 L8 FTA registered?

L8 FTA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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The MOT history for L8 FTA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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