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MC02 DOW

2003 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,258 mi
Last recorded95,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 DOW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,882 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 84,882 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,995 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,741 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 71,354 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,314 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,790 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 47,790 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 42,159 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,288 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,381 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 23,928 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,832 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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MC02 DOW is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC02 DOW, 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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MC02 DOW is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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