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TKZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,655 mi
Last recorded102,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 102,655 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,122 miles

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

Overplates fitted over registration plates at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2025 101,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Overplates fitted over registration plates at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2024 99,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust manifolds corroded

nearside rear exhaust tail pipe missing

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front end pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,637 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,043 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,042 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,808 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,072 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 73,072 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,393 miles

Front both front brake flexy to caliper pipes corroded

Front brake discs pitted and corroded on the inner faces

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back silencer section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe loose (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps broken and loose (7.1.2)

Front both front brake flexy to caliper pipes corroded

Front brake discs pitted and corroded on the inner faces

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,801 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 23 Mar 2015 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,177 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,302 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,574 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 19,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,015 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 13,014 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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)

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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TKZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TKZ 996, 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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TKZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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