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CSZ 4986

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 4986
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 95,914 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 13 Mar 2026 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Mar 2025 91,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 75,469 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,179 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,013 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,223 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitting, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 60,223 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitting, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner faces. (3.5.1i)

exhaust pipe clamps insecure/missing.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,202 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Most Exhaust flange and clamp nuts corroded away.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,668 miles

nearside and offside rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,167 miles

floorpan covered by shields covering all brake pipes and fuel lines unable to test

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,364 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,557 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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CSZ 4986 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,697cc 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 CSZ 4986, 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 CSZ 4986 registered?

CSZ 4986 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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