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S5 UWE

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,381 mi
Last recorded85,381 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 UWE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,381 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm,tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease showing around boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm.tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,458 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,108 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,467 miles

Small play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 24 Aug 2017 79,467 miles

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

Small play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,737 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

all suspension slight surface rust

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

all suspension slight surface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2013 66,922 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,361 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,378 miles

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 21 May 2009 46,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 46,325 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 42,595 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 32,963 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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S5 UWE is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S5 UWE, 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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S5 UWE is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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