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B21 SOX

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 SOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,377 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

grease leak at nearside and offside outer cv gaiters

Pass 28 Nov 2023 136,240 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe corroded

grease leak at both outer driveshaft gaiters

nearside and offside front shock absorbers, top mounts and strut turrets corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 136,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

grease leak at both outer driveshaft gaiters

nearside and offside front shock absorbers, top mounts and strut turrets corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

grease leak at nearside and offside outer driveshaft gaiters

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

nearside and offside front strut turrets by top mounts corroded

nearside front tyre perished in tread

offside rear tyre getting low centre of tread

Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

grease leak at nearside and offside outer driveshaft gaiters

nearside and offside front inner strut turrets corroded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

some metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2021 132,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

grease leak at nearside and offside outer driveshaft gaiters

nearside and offside front inner strut turrets corroded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

some metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

grease leak at nearside rear outer cv joint

nearside front tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2020 130,712 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

grease leak at nearside rear outer cv joint

nearside front tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2019 127,674 miles

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2019 127,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 125,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,003 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,864 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 121,864 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 110,203 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 110,203 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,307 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 101,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,536 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake pads low

rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,863 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,224 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,496 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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B21 SOX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B21 SOX, 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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B21 SOX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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