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MM03 MEL

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 MEL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,602 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 90,937 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 90,937 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,954 miles

Last year mileage entered wrong was 89208

Fail 27 Aug 2020 89,954 miles

Last year mileage entered wrong was 89208

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,208 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 98,205 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 84,487 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 80,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 75,271 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 64,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,025 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 60,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,883 miles

1 front discs and pads badly worn 2 both front lower sreering arms have slight play in bushes

Pass 17 May 2010 51,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 43,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,006 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 17 Mar 2007 27,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 26 Sep 2006 21,940 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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MM03 MEL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 MM03 MEL, 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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MM03 MEL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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