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J80 RUM

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 RUM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,741 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 69,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 69,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 68,511 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 68,511 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,912 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,995 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 13 Sep 2016 63,751 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 63,751 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,328 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,439 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 60,664 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,658 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Pass 17 May 2011 58,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,226 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,856 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,856 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 44,249 miles

All four brake discs, inner faces, worn and scored.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,739 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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J80 RUM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J80 RUM, 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 J80 RUM registered?

J80 RUM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is J80 RUM safe to buy?

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