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MAO 947

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 947
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 79,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 65,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,951 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 23 Nov 2009 45,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,236 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 41,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,579 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 20,229 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MAO 947 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MAO 947, 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 MAO 947 registered?

MAO 947 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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