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J30 GPB

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

167,326 mi
Last recorded167,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 GPB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 167,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 159,401 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 159,385 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 152,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 152,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 146,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2022 137,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 128,700 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 128,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 118,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 111,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/scored inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 111,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/scored inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 102,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,777 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft,both constant velocity joint boots split.

Offside Rear driveshaft, constant velocity boots split.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 84,777 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft,both constant velocity joint boots split.

Offside Rear driveshaft, constant velocity boots split.

Fail 28 May 2015 78,450 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear inner constant velocity joint boot split.

nearside rear outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated.

Pass 28 May 2015 78,450 miles

nearside rear inner constant velocity joint boot split.

nearside rear outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 69,137 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 24 May 2012 62,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,773 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,366 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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J30 GPB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 J30 GPB, 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 J30 GPB registered?

J30 GPB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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