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RY03 MVS

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,274 mi
Last recorded162,274 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 MVS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 162,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 149,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 147,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,095 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,654 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 104,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 92,017 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,635 miles

Both rear exhaust silencers deteriorating and corroding on the press joints of the silencers minor gas leak but not serious.

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in center of windscreen at bottom but not effecting driver view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have some corrosion on the inner face due to not being used regular vehicle sitting but no serious. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs have some corrosion on the inner face due to not being used regular vehicle sitting but no serious. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,561 miles

Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety From main sump plug drain washer. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in center of windscreen at bottom but not effecting driver view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have some corrosion on the inner face due to not being used regular vehicle sitting but no serious. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear exhaust silencers deteriorating and corroding on the press joints of the silencers no gas leaks found.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs have some corrosion on the inner face due to not being used regular vehicle sitting but no serious. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,110 miles

Both rear exhaust silencers show some deterioration and corrosion but system adequately supported and no gas leaks.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,353 miles

advise both rear tyres worn to limit advise replacement now

advise n s r silencer seam corroded

advise stone chips on screen

Fail 22 Jul 2016 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both rear tyres worn to limit advise replacement now

advise n s r silencer seam corroded

advise stone chips on screen

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,979 miles

Both Exhaust Silencers Corroded and Splitting Along Lower Seem

Exhaust Catalystic Converter Flange Securing Bolts and Nuts Very Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded On The Inner Face

Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,960 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both Exhaust Silencers Corroded and Splitting Along Lower Seem

Exhaust Catalystic Converter Flange Securing Bolts and Nuts Very Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded On The Inner Face

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 53,569 miles

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

rear tyres close to legal limit 2 mm2,5 mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,569 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit 2 mm2,5 mm

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,706 miles

nearside front tyre worn 2,5 mm

Fail 9 Jun 2011 47,706 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn 2,5 mm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,479 miles

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

Wind deflector fitted over rear seats so unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 27,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,717 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged.

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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RY03 MVS is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RY03 MVS, 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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What year was RY03 MVS registered?

RY03 MVS is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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