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VO03 VBM

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,401 mi
Last recorded101,401 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 101,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 94,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,018 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 94,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,624 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 93,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,065 miles

under trays fitted all round under body

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,155 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s/f to o/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,528 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,509 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 81,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 78,118 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 73,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight clicking noise from nearside front top suspension mount when the wheel is moved from lock to lock

Pass 23 May 2013 68,631 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 68,631 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 64,062 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 64,062 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 58,776 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 58,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,126 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 50,117 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,617 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,214 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,508 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 VBM is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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