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V555 MUR

2003 Porsche 911 Targa

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,688 mi
Last recorded115,688 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 911 Targa53,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 MUR
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 114,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 112,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,713 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 111,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 111,330 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,395 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 110,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 107,781 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,774 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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V555 MUR is a 2003 Porsche 911 Targa in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 Targa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 53,329 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 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V555 MUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V555 MUR registered?

V555 MUR is a 2003 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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