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P4 JVF

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 JVF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,976 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 53,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes that run underneath outer sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner inner rim on wheel slight damage

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 47,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,961 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 7 lamps innop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 46,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights dim and not illuminating reg. plate (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 7 lamps innop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,616 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,124 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 38,555 miles

both front tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

oil leak on engine

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 33,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 33,093 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ignition Switch Very Stiff & Notchy

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ignition Switch Very Stiff & Notchy

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,542 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 26,542 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 24,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,021 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,477 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)

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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P4 JVF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P4 JVF, 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 P4 JVF registered?

P4 JVF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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