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SEF 3

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,259 mi
Last recorded81,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEF 3
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,259 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath along nearside sill (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 81,095 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 80,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,470 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,756 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 76,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,840 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,959 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,644 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 66,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,550 miles

front & rear brake disc inner faces corroding.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,930 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 50,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,185 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 29,197 miles

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

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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SEF 3 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc 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 SEF 3, 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 SEF 3 registered?

SEF 3 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is SEF 3 safe to buy?

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