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R16 NSC

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,258 mi
Last recorded142,258 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 NSC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 142,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 139,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 137,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,615 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 134,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2020 132,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.088 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,705 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 127,656 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 127,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 120,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,936 miles

The park brake requires service or repair

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 6,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2008 39,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,662 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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R16 NSC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc 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 R16 NSC, 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 R16 NSC registered?

R16 NSC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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