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290 ORS

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,911 mi
Last recorded119,911 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration290 ORS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 119,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 119,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,665 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 119,665 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 119,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,252 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,506 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 102,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 29 May 2015 87,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 87,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 71,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,534 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,751 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,400 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,053 miles

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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290 ORS is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 290 ORS, 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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290 ORS is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is 290 ORS safe to buy?

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