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ML51 VER

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,702 mi
Last recorded125,702 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VER
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 125,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 120,677 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 120,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,539 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 113,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,213 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,426 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 95,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,049 miles

Front head-lights deteriorating

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,049 miles

Front head-lights deteriorating

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,348 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs drilled holes blocked

Fail 18 Dec 2017 88,344 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside exhaust silencer starting to break up

all brake discs drilled holes blocked

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,715 miles

front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,479 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,057 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 43,355 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres 2 mm

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,355 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres 2 mm

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,161 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 33,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,986 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 18,986 miles

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)

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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ML51 VER is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ML51 VER, 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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ML51 VER is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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