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VO03 FWR

2003 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,118 mi
Last recorded161,118 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FWR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 161,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxillary drive belt breaking up

Fail 22 Aug 2025 161,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel tank cap seal splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

auxillary drive belt breaking up

Pass 19 Aug 2024 155,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 155,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 145,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 145,926 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 141,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 141,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,381 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 139,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 135,763 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 135,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal, Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,242 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack free play osf arm /but ok (2.3 (a) (i))

excessive high pitch noise appearance on pressing clutch / TB ?

oil leaks under engine / G box source not known

Fail 12 Aug 2019 132,233 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre worn well below limit to bold casing and dangerously (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack free play osf arm /but ok (2.3 (a) (i))

excessive high pitch noise appearance on pressing clutch / TB ?

oil leaks under engine / G box source not known

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,436 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,005 miles

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

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

No tread on inside of front tyres .. offside tyre worn close to cords

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,355 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,174 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,997 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silancer clamps rotted and slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,997 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)

rear exhaust silancer clamps rotted and slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,338 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 86,318 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,548 miles

front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2010 64,446 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,281 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 57,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,679 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,461 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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VO03 FWR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO03 FWR, 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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VO03 FWR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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