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SFL 281K

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 281K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,959 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 64,956 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 64,822 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,746 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,746 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,529 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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SFL 281K is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFL 281K, 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 SFL 281K registered?

SFL 281K is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is SFL 281K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 281K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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