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J555 ALV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,389 mi
Last recorded72,389 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 ALV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens oxidised/beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

One rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside very heavily corroded/worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens oxidised/beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

One rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside very heavily corroded/worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust is secure

Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor faulty (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust is secure

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bump stop is perished & dust cover is adrift (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bump stop is perished & dust cover is adrift (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,504 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,503 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,506 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,910 miles

front tyres cracking on tread, not down to cords

Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,910 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres cracking on tread, not down to cords

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,947 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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J555 ALV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J555 ALV, 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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J555 ALV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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