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SM51 TUB

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 TUB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,808 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2853018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2853018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 63,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2022 63,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 58,287 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,833 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pipe connector excessively corroded, behind offside front wheel (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,837 miles

Ignition barrel worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner faces

the nsr wheel bearing is slightly rough

the osr tyre is cut on the outer side wall

the osr tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 47,385 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner faces

the nsr wheel bearing is slightly rough

the osr tyre is cut on the outer side wall

the osr tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,256 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,054 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,469 miles

all tyres on legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,048 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,158 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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SM51 TUB is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 TUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM51 TUB registered?

SM51 TUB is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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