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BAZ 2885

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2885
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 56,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,150 miles

Rear Tyres on 3mm

Front tyres on 4 mm

Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,208 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,548 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 54,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,694 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 52,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 49,444 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 49,052 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,770 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,455 miles

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

offside wiper fit incorrectly

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,709 miles

front disc brakes lipped/corroded on inside edges

rear disc brakes scored/pitted on inside edges

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,297 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,159 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,819 miles

both rear tyres on limit 255 40 zr 17 front discs look thin

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,184 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 24,024 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,486 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 19,486 miles

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

rear discs corroded inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,183 miles

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

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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BAZ 2885 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BAZ 2885, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 2885 registered?

BAZ 2885 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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