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SY03 FTE

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,108 mi
Last recorded55,108 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FTE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 55,108 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,030 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,750 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,719 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,575 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,483 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,304 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,364 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,363 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,573 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

not able to inspect whole underside due to trim

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,075 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,423 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,229 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,964 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 16,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,725 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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SY03 FTE is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SY03 FTE, 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 SY03 FTE registered?

SY03 FTE is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is SY03 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 FTE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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