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V23 JSS

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,545 mi
Last recorded74,545 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 JSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 74,545 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 74,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on tracking arm (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both turbos weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 71,978 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 71,978 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear tracking arm nuts dangerously loose, may damage vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Rear tracking arm outer nut dangerously loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Rear tracking arm Nut dangerously loose inner and outer (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,304 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

indicator switch stiff

Fail 13 Dec 2012 62,179 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

indicator switch stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,609 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,608 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both headlamp aims almost too low

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,537 miles

Both rear discs worn badly on inside edges

Fail 18 Mar 2010 42,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Both rear discs worn badly on inside edges

Fail 23 Jan 2009 32,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,037 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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V23 JSS is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V23 JSS, 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 V23 JSS registered?

V23 JSS is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is V23 JSS safe to buy?

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