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W30 DOW

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 DOW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 143,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 140,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 139,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 117,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 90,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs scored on inner faces

Fail 14 Jun 2010 90,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs scored on inner faces

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,952 miles

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

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

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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W30 DOW is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W30 DOW, 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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W30 DOW is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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