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LY03 XEX

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XEX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,835 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,835 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,140 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

undertray/sill covers

Fail 14 Jan 2020 96,131 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

All shock absorbers severely corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from chain tensioner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,788 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 95,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,606 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal splitting

o/s and n/s headlamps clouded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn inner edges and cracked 295/30x18

Fail 16 Jul 2018 94,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken at n/s/r (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal splitting

o/s and n/s headlamps clouded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn inner edges and cracked 295/30x18

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,163 miles

Offside Rear movement in suspension

Rear tyres wear.worn on inner edges and cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear movement in suspension

Rear tyres wear.worn on inner edges and cracking

eml on

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 88,284 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 83,478 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,019 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 10 Sep 2012 76,018 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,017 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,176 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 71,146 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,157 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,310 miles

Very small cut to N/S/R tyre.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,432 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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LY03 XEX 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 62.1%.

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 LY03 XEX, 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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LY03 XEX is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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