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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,596 cc

SEF 3MOT history

SEF 3 is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

SEF 3 silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,259 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SEF 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SEF 3 was last recorded at 81,259 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,104 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
2,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,259 miles
  • 2024 – 81,104 miles
  • 2023 – 80,951 miles
  • 2021 – 80,546 miles
  • 2020 – 79,654 miles
  • 2019 – 78,470 miles
  • 2018 – 76,756 miles
  • 2017 – 75,656 miles
  • 2016 – 73,840 miles
  • 2015 – 70,959 miles
  • 2014 – 68,644 miles
  • 2013 – 66,253 miles
  • 2012 – 64,550 miles
  • 2011 – 61,062 miles
  • 2010 – 54,667 miles
  • 2009 – 50,930 miles
  • 2008 – 49,120 miles
  • 2007 – 42,332 miles
  • 2006 – 32,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,259 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath along nearside sill (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine covers/undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,259 miles (+155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,259 miles
    Test number
    195464648610
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath along nearside sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass81,104 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,104 miles
    Test number
    723908631209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail81,095 miles (+144)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    608596063605
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    686994439585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,951 miles (+405)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    479441462881
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,546 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,546 miles
    Test number
    136237138725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,654 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    763808017668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,470 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    780464889323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,756 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,756 miles
    Test number
    713759504991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,663 miles (+1,007)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    463386596549
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass75,656 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    812100198855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,840 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    935315884949
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass70,959 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    489933853897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,813 miles (+2,169)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    278483179559
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,644 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    717585114308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    847863423355
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass66,253 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    875623523382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,550 miles (+3,488)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    555726102380
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc inner faces corroding.....
    • NoteWipers smear.....

  19. Pass61,062 miles (+6,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    177755821382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,667 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    221109510348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,930 miles
    Test number
    402717019454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail50,930 miles (+1,810)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,930 miles
    Test number
    681836319315
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,120 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    801846218323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,332 miles (+9,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    824933617375
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass32,915 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,915 miles
    Test number
    654777016337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,185 miles
    Test number
    191373386425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,197 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    492063386067
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about SEF 3

What vehicle is registration SEF 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SEF 3 on a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 14 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SEF 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SEF 3 is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on SEF 3?
The MOT on SEF 3 is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SEF 3 done?
SEF 3 was recorded at 81,259 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,655 miles a year.
Has SEF 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SEF 3 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on SEF 3 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SEF 3 find?
SEF 3 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath along nearside sill; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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