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J16 MEV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,854 mi
Last recorded43,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MEV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,854 miles

Both front tyres starting to split inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,854 miles

Both front tyres starting to split inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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 11 Jun 2011 41,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,078 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 35,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,727 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 27,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,975 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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J16 MEV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J16 MEV, 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 J16 MEV registered?

J16 MEV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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