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R5 VEX

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,284 mi
Last recorded107,284 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VEX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,284 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,829 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 100,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,362 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 99,362 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,549 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,964 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 95,331 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 95,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

undergard

Rear strengthening bar bolt loose

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,082 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,677 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,118 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,118 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,347 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 54,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,650 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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R5 VEX is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 VEX, 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

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What year was R5 VEX registered?

R5 VEX is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is R5 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 VEX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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