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2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,563 mi
Last recorded54,563 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 AD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,595 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency could be better,advise

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,196 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 49,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 48,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,055 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 28 Jul 2011 36,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,497 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,071 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

car radio keeps comming on and off

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,413 miles

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 17 Aug 2006 19,093 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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42 AD is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 42 AD, 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 42 AD registered?

42 AD is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is 42 AD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 AD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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