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R123 PJL

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,263 mi
Last recorded81,263 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 PJL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,263 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 81,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,129 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 81,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 79,630 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,885 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 78,883 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 76,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 70,739 miles

Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2016 70,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,258 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2014 66,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,577 miles

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

slight damaged to rear bumber near no plate,front brake pads 50% worn,dents on o/s/f wing.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 58,482 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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)

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

slight damaged to rear bumber near no plate,front brake pads 50% worn,dents on o/s/f wing.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,362 miles

Both front tyres worn on in inner edges

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 9 Jun 2011 36,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,209 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 17,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,290 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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R123 PJL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R123 PJL, 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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R123 PJL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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