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J12 DVT

2003 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DVT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,274 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake could be better

Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,647 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,998 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking/perished

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,575 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 98,477 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 98,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 90,647 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 90,647 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 75,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 78,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 72,740 miles

NSF BRAKE DISC WORN

NSR DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED ON INNER FACE

OSF BRAKE DISC WORN

OSR DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED ON INNER FACE

Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,674 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,806 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 26 Mar 2007 23,545 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,802 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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J12 DVT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J12 DVT, 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 J12 DVT registered?

J12 DVT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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