CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJG 51R

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJG 51R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 95,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 93,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 90,672 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nail In O/S/F Tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reverse Lights Do Not Work

Fail 18 May 2022 90,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nail In O/S/F Tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reverse Lights Do Not Work

Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,568 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front shock absorbers corroding away

Fail 1 Mar 2019 88,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front shock absorbers corroding away

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,803 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,192 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,067 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,124 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)

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

front discs surface corroded

rear discs surface corroded

slight g/box oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,920 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,920 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 34,181 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 29,759 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 29,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,046 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJG 51R is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJG 51R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJG 51R?

You can check the full history of MJG 51R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJG 51R registered?

MJG 51R is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is MJG 51R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJG 51R shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJG 51R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJG 51R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.