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J70 MRL

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,371 mi
Last recorded80,371 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 MRL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 79,275 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 77,976 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints corroded and joining bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in both front tyres 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in both front tyres 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight noise from offside front shock absorber

Fail 13 Jul 2022 75,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in both front tyres 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight noise from offside front shock absorber

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,181 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,244 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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J70 MRL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J70 MRL, 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 J70 MRL registered?

J70 MRL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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