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16 SEP

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,370 mi
Last recorded40,370 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 SEP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 40,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,189 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 39,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,081 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 34,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,030 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 30,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,837 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,881 miles

engine covers fitted

stone chip on windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,046 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Rear tyres perished and worn low.

Stone chip to N/S swept area.

Pass 30 May 2012 18,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,279 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,829 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs are slightly rusty on inner and outer edges

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs are slightly rusty on inner edges

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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16 SEP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 SEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 16 SEP registered?

16 SEP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is 16 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 SEP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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