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DA03 SWV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,641 mi
Last recorded60,641 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 SWV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,593 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 50,827 miles

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2014 47,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 47,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on wear indicators

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,839 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,797 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,046 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,619 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 18,218 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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DA03 SWV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA03 SWV, 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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DA03 SWV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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