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YV03 WHU

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 WHU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,286 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexi Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexi Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 100,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexi Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexi Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,319 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 99,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,971 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 91,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,192 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 85,179 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2019 80,472 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both exhaust silencers corroded.

Pass 11 May 2018 76,364 miles

both exhaust silencers corroded.

Pass 12 May 2017 72,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 65,818 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2014 60,502 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 16 May 2014 60,502 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 May 2013 56,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,017 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 46,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 46,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,693 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 26,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

nail in tyre

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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YV03 WHU is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YV03 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV03 WHU registered?

YV03 WHU is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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