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R555 EGR

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,041 mi
Last recorded106,041 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 EGR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 106,041 miles

Front Both front headlamp lenses faded dip beam images poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty and delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 106,041 miles

Front Both front headlamp lenses faded dip beam images poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty and delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 100,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,178 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 97,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes between flexi hoses and calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,948 miles

All bushes in both front lower suspension arms deteriorating

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside worse.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn but still cleans effectively.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,930 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 70,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,400 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 57,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

engine drivebelt cracked

handbrake travel/action restricted

nearside front steering rack tie rod joint worn

offside front brake caliper link pipe corroded

offside front steering rack tie rod joint slightly worn

power steering pipe metal ends split at offside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,680 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

engine drivebelt cracked

handbrake travel/action restricted

nearside front steering rack tie rod joint worn

offside front brake caliper link pipe corroded

offside front steering rack tie rod joint slightly worn

power steering pipe metal ends split at offside steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs inner surfaces excess pitted

both rear brake discs inner surfaces excess pitted

power steering pipe metal ends split at offside front

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system fixings badly corroded

nearside front brake disc inner surface slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

offside front brake disc inner surface excess corroded

offside rear brake disc inner surface excess pitted

power steering pipe metal ends split at offside front

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

both rear brake disc inner surfaces badly pitted and worn

exhaust system fixings badly corroded

offside front brake disc inner surface pitted and worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake disc inner surfaces pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,374 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 32,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,631 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 30,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,078 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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R555 EGR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R555 EGR, 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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R555 EGR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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