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D5 MTA

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,416 mi
Last recorded120,416 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MTA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 112,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 109,931 miles

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

Exhaust manifold flanges corroded

Offside driveshaft seal has a slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,757 miles

Exhaust manifold flanges corroded

Offside driveshaft seal has a slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2020 107,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust manifold flanges corroded

Offside Driveshaft seal has a slight leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,423 miles

Both front tyre valves perishing

Both front tyres deteriorating with age

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,380 miles

all four tyre valve stems perished.

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

rear tyres worn low, tread centre.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with main beam on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lamps on. (1.4.A.2h)

all four tyre valve stems perished.

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

rear tyres worn low, tread centre.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,611 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,581 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 86,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,549 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 79,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake pipe unclipped but doesnt vibrate.

Pass 24 May 2012 79,956 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake pipe unclipped but doesnt vibrate.

Fail 21 May 2011 72,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 72,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,695 miles

front brake discs getting very thin

o/s front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,154 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 57,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2008 49,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,106 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 43,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 35,569 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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D5 MTA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D5 MTA, 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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D5 MTA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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