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J55 MWT

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MWT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,283 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 83,174 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 75,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear clutch slave pipe corroded (engine bay)

Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,746 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 73,356 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four on there inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible hose advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,690 miles

205/50R17 tyres fitted to front axle & 255/40R17 tyres fitted to rear axle at time of test

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

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

engine tray & under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,311 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 30 Jul 2015 68,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,043 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 28 May 2012 57,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,883 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,431 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 15 Jun 2009 36,376 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 30,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 24,968 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs corroded †both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,828 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded on inner faces

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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J55 MWT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J55 MWT, 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 J55 MWT registered?

J55 MWT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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