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RKS 448

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKS 448
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,263 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 77,518 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 74,916 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r floor panel (plastic) insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,308 miles

Central Front slight perishing

Pass 11 May 2021 74,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 74,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 73,350 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 73,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,125 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 73,110 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,101 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,848 miles

off side front brake disce scored

Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,848 miles

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

off side front brake disce scored

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,546 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2007 31,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,480 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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RKS 448 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RKS 448, 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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RKS 448 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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