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TIW 8452

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,363 mi
Last recorded52,363 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 8452
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,363 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 51,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,065 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 46,761 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 46,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,680 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,058 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to callipers pitted strongly advise replacing. (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust cats corroded and bolts

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,028 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 36,975 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear exhaust silencers corroded and clamps

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 31,140 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2010 25,856 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,884 miles

Front brake pads low

P.A.S pipe union cracked at steering rack end

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,388 miles

Both rear tyre`s worn on inner edge`s

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 19,388 miles

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

Both rear tyre`s worn on inner edge`s

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,262 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 12,262 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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TIW 8452 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TIW 8452, 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 TIW 8452 registered?

TIW 8452 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is TIW 8452 safe to buy?

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