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B5 CKO

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,522 mi
Last recorded51,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CKO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,522 miles

All brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,010 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 51,010 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,632 miles

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

Fail 11 Oct 2022 49,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,066 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,155 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 46,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 265/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,175 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped (1.1.A.3d)

engine and under covers

Pass 31 Dec 2015 43,497 miles

nearside handbrake slightly low reading

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 31 Dec 2015 43,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside handbrake slightly low reading

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,827 miles

225 40 zr 18 n1

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres have bad wear on the inner edges

the osr light unit has tape covering damage

Pass 27 Dec 2013 41,545 miles

225 40 zr 18 n1

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres have bad wear on the inner edges

the osr exhaust pipe clamp is insecure but system is still supported

the osr light cluster has slight damage

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,955 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2012 39,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 644,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,368 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,120 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 19,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,704 miles

rear tyres on limit

Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,697 miles

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

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

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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B5 CKO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B5 CKO, 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 B5 CKO registered?

B5 CKO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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