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YEZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,414 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 86,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 84,943 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 84,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 81,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all side skirt lower fixing missing

poor head light beam patterns lenses fogged up

Pass 19 May 2017 74,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 74,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 73,842 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 73,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 72,370 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 72,370 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2014 70,854 miles

Brakes ; damp around n/s/f caliper ?

Brakes ; pipes corroded n/s/f & o/s/f

Steering ; slight play n/s track rod end

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted ,restricting views

Pass 20 May 2013 69,485 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 69,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2012 66,295 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 66,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,543 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,281 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,312 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,957 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YEZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEZ 996, 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 YEZ 996 registered?

YEZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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