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R321 BXR

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 127,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,218 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,894 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 124,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 112,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 111,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,771 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 98,465 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,370 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 87,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,424 miles

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

under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 73,423 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not stay in on position --- when indicating right (1.4.A.1)

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

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 62,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 59,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 55,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 37,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,271 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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R321 BXR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R321 BXR, 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 R321 BXR registered?

R321 BXR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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