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R18 PSH

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,891 mi
Last recorded66,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 PSH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 66,891 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged crimp damaged corroded but secure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking when pressed (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged crimp damaged corroded but secure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt corroded but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front power steering hose union crimp corroded and cracking

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2019 61,931 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear no reverse light

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner air con hose Ferrell corroded

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 61,594 miles

Front headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 23 May 2018 61,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,523 miles

handbrake cables close to back wheels

Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cables close to back wheels

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,613 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,103 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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R18 PSH is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R18 PSH, 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 R18 PSH registered?

R18 PSH is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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