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SJ02 TAP

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 TAP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,029 miles

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,759 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 91,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 90,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,365 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,843 miles

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,405 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 87,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to offside rear from behind plastic covers and on offside chassis clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexable to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexable to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to offside rear from behind plastic covers and on offside chassis clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexable to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,012 miles

Nearside Rear unable to turn wheel to check wheel bearing

engine warning light on

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear unable to turn wheel to check wheel bearing

engine warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,613 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,274 miles

front brake discs inner face corrodded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,025 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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SJ02 TAP is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ02 TAP, 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 SJ02 TAP registered?

SJ02 TAP is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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