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R44 SXY

2003 Porsche Boxster

Purple Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 SXY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,003 miles

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

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

mil light on

Fail 11 Feb 2021 88,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

mil light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 85,251 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 85,251 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 80,276 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 80,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,413 miles

M.I.L. Light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers smeary

Fail 26 May 2016 76,413 miles

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

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

M.I.L. Light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers smeary

Pass 18 May 2015 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,516 miles

brake pad warning lamp on dash

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 20 May 2013 62,071 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 62,071 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 48,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 432,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,044 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 37,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,046 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 21,929 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 21,929 miles

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

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

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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R44 SXY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Purple with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R44 SXY, 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 R44 SXY registered?

R44 SXY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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