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JIJ 9978

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIJ 9978
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 59,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 58,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 57,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 57,413 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,372 miles

covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 56,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,795 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 55,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,435 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,084 miles

rear discs inpoor condition on inner faces

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,572 miles

rear discs slightly pitted on inners

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,393 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,287 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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JIJ 9978 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JIJ 9978, 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 JIJ 9978 registered?

JIJ 9978 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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