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G8 MKJ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MKJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,012 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 88,003 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,498 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 86,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,009 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,416 miles

both front shocker shafts are corroded

n/s rear inner drive shaft boot is developing slight cracks

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2011 75,182 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 75,182 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 64,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,985 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 48,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 35,980 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,789 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G8 MKJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G8 MKJ, 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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G8 MKJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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