2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · J1 APE
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 47,622 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J1 APE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 47,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J1 APE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche 911 (J1 APE) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J1 APE Mileage History
- 14/04/202242,472 mi
- 29/03/202343,396 mi+924 mi
- 03/06/202445,523 mi+2,127 mi
- 04/06/202546,345 mi+822 mi
- 05/06/202647,622 mi+1,277 mi
Average of roughly 1,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
Later 3.6 engines can suffer bore wear, leading to ticking, smoke and expensive rebuilds.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
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