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TPG 51

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

127,526 mi
Last recorded127,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPG 51
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 127,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 124,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (inner surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight have an intermittent problem sometime not illuminating when swiched on advise investigation

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 124,048 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil pressure warning light came on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (inner surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight have an intermittent problem sometime not illuminating when swiched on advise investigation

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 121,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 121,909 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 121,755 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 121,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coolant leak upper engine area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area has cracks and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 117,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber allowing arb to knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coolant leak upper engine area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area has cracks and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,830 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/18 ZR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension dry and noisey

valve connector for the window washers weeping and likely to be come detached on several times off being used but at at the time off test both washer jets working

Fail 13 Jul 2018 109,938 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,410 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 15 Oct 2014 92,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,044 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,039 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 54,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,722 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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TPG 51 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TPG 51, 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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TPG 51 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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