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R1 FCY

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,512 mi
Last recorded52,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 FCY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 52,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust manifolds corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 52,468 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust manifolds corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,757 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 45,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,698 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 35,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 33,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,407 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 29,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,644 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,868 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 18,861 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,857 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,798 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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R1 FCY is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc 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 R1 FCY, 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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R1 FCY is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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