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SV03 EUD

2003 Porsche Carrera

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Carrera70,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 EUD
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,974 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 86,971 miles

Emissions unable to be completed serious coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 86,969 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working whilst engine running (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working whilst engine running (3.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 86,781 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded and scratched (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded and scratched (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,976 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant sensor failure on dash

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 85,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant sensor failure on dash

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,380 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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SV03 EUD is a 2003 Porsche Carrera in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 70,924 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV03 EUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV03 EUD registered?

SV03 EUD is a 2003 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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