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R29 CTH

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,383 mi
Last recorded72,383 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 CTH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,383 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 72,381 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 71,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 70,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,472 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 61,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,497 miles

nearside rear c.v boot split

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)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 37,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,207 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F wheel rim damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,394 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 25,394 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,794 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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R29 CTH is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R29 CTH, 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 R29 CTH registered?

R29 CTH is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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